Job Description
Location
Melbourne VIC
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Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $101,941 - $119,557
Grade: Grade not specified
Occupation: Health and allied health
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 13496
Manager Anaesthesia Assistants Team- Full time, ongoing (TF 12Z)
The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) provides the full spectrum of paediatric surgical services for infants, children and adolescents across our busy 14 theatre operating suite.Up to 20,000 procedures are performed per year in the perioperative department - a self contained unit caring for children of all ages requiring elective or emergency surgery. The perioperative department also treats existing inpatients who require surgery, and those who are having day stay surgery with the aim to be discharged in the same day.
It's an exciting time to join the RCH surgical team and the role will be well supported by other managers.
Hub of the medical precinct & leading Children's Hospital
Fabulous employee benefits including salary packaging and onsite parking
The Role:
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced manager to join RCH as the Manager of the Anaesthetic Assistant Team
The manager of this team is responsible to lead, manage and develop a collaborative, agile and resilient team of competent Paediatric Anaesthesia Assistants, consisting of technologists and nurses. The manager will ensure that clinical practice and delivery of care provided by staff is consistent with RCH standards, Australian Anaesthesia Allied Health Practitioners Code of Conduct and Code of Ethics, or the Australian Nurses and Midwifery Council Standards and in adherence with ANZCA PS-08
To be successful in this role you will have:
Diploma of Paramedical Science (Anaesthesia) HLT50607 or equivalent (eg: Diploma of Applied Science – Anaesthetics NZ/City & Guilds 752/NVQ Level III in Operating Department Practice)
Minimum 5 years’ experience as an Anaesthesia Assistant
Eligibility for registration with Australian Anaesthesia Allied Health Practitioners (AAAHP)
Post-grad Management qualification or willingness to work towards (Desirable)
Evidence of on-going professional development
Previous experience in paediatrics
Well-developed management and leadership skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal
Demonstrated ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and autonomously
Effective time management and organisational skills
Ability to work well under pressure and be flexible to changing priorities and environment.
Tertiary qualification in Business Management or relevant area (desirable)
If this sounds like you, click here to view the position description.
Why work at the RCH?
RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact. We offer the opportunity to work in world-class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city.
We also offer discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award-winning health and wellbeing program.
The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse background, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.
It is a requirement of your employment that you be vaccinated against Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception in line with those public health orders, which has been accepted by The Royal Children’s Hospital. Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement, it is a requirement of the RCH to collect, record and hold vaccination information.
It is also a requirement of your employment that you comply with any direction given by The Royal Children’s Hospital that you be vaccinated against, or prove immunity to, any other disease, unless you have a relevant exemption.
Are you ready to join our team?
Apply online by clicking on the “Apply” button
Applications close: 28 August 2026
Applications close Wednesday 20 August 2026 at 11.59pm
Posted
23 July 2026
Melbourne VIC
Benefits
Pulled from the full job description
Salary packaging
On-site parking
Full job description
Overview
Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $101,941 - $119,557
Grade: Grade not specified
Occupation: Health and allied health
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 13496
Manager Anaesthesia Assistants Team- Full time, ongoing (TF 12Z)
The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) provides the full spectrum of paediatric surgical services for infants, children and adolescents across our busy 14 theatre operating suite.Up to 20,000 procedures are performed per year in the perioperative department - a self contained unit caring for children of all ages requiring elective or emergency surgery. The perioperative department also treats existing inpatients who require surgery, and those who are having day stay surgery with the aim to be discharged in the same day.
It's an exciting time to join the RCH surgical team and the role will be well supported by other managers.
Hub of the medical precinct & leading Children's Hospital
Fabulous employee benefits including salary packaging and onsite parking
The Role:
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced manager to join RCH as the Manager of the Anaesthetic Assistant Team
The manager of this team is responsible to lead, manage and develop a collaborative, agile and resilient team of competent Paediatric Anaesthesia Assistants, consisting of technologists and nurses. The manager will ensure that clinical practice and delivery of care provided by staff is consistent with RCH standards, Australian Anaesthesia Allied Health Practitioners Code of Conduct and Code of Ethics, or the Australian Nurses and Midwifery Council Standards and in adherence with ANZCA PS-08
To be successful in this role you will have:
Diploma of Paramedical Science (Anaesthesia) HLT50607 or equivalent (eg: Diploma of Applied Science – Anaesthetics NZ/City & Guilds 752/NVQ Level III in Operating Department Practice)
Minimum 5 years’ experience as an Anaesthesia Assistant
Eligibility for registration with Australian Anaesthesia Allied Health Practitioners (AAAHP)
Post-grad Management qualification or willingness to work towards (Desirable)
Evidence of on-going professional development
Previous experience in paediatrics
Well-developed management and leadership skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal
Demonstrated ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and autonomously
Effective time management and organisational skills
Ability to work well under pressure and be flexible to changing priorities and environment.
Tertiary qualification in Business Management or relevant area (desirable)
If this sounds like you, click here to view the position description.
Why work at the RCH?
RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact. We offer the opportunity to work in world-class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city.
We also offer discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award-winning health and wellbeing program.
The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse background, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.
It is a requirement of your employment that you be vaccinated against Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception in line with those public health orders, which has been accepted by The Royal Children’s Hospital. Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement, it is a requirement of the RCH to collect, record and hold vaccination information.
It is also a requirement of your employment that you comply with any direction given by The Royal Children’s Hospital that you be vaccinated against, or prove immunity to, any other disease, unless you have a relevant exemption.
Are you ready to join our team?
Apply online by clicking on the “Apply” button
Applications close: 28 August 2026
Applications close Wednesday 20 August 2026 at 11.59pm
Posted
23 July 2026
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Manager- Anaesthetic Assistant Team position is now open for candidates interested in the MIS Executive sector. This role in Melbourne offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in MIS Executive is a plus.