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The Royal Childrens Hospitals (RCH) Vision is A world where all kids thrive. RCH is a cornerstone member of the Melbourne Childrens Campus, partnering with Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics and The Royal Childrens Hospital Foundation.RCH has cared for the children and young people of Victoria for more than 150 years since it was founded in 1870. A full range of paediatrics and adolescent health services are provided plus tertiary and quaternary care for the most critically ill and medically complex patients in Victoria, Tasmania, southern NSW and other states around Australia and overseas. The Hospital has more than 6,000 staff, a budget of $850M, 12 wards and 350 beds. Annually, the RCH has 300,000+ Specialist Clinic appointments, 90,000+ Emergency Department presentations and 20,000 elective surgeries.RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact.This is a unique opportunity to join our friendly and dynamic team and opens new opportunities to lead service improvement and drive research across occupational therapy.About the Role:This is a Permanent Part Time position at 45.6 per fortnight within the Occupational Therapy Department.You will be providing clinical leadership across RCH occupational therapy and driving a culture of curiosity, quality improvement and research.Classification for this position will range from Grade 4 Year 1 to Grade 4 Year 4, VG3-VG6 (base salary $126,079 to $138,928 per annum, plus superannuation and higher qualification allowance).What youll achieve:Facilitating others in the delivery of evidence-based occupational therapy and translation of research into clinical practiceDelivery of quality improvement and research initiativesGenerating research outputs, including grant funding applications, conference presentations and publicationsStrong collaborations with occupational therapists, patients and families, other RCH staff and external stakeholdersYour skills and experience:Facilitating others in the delivery of evidence-based occupational therapy and translation of research into clinical practiceDelivery of quality improvement and research initiativesGenerating research outputs, including grant funding applications, conference presentations and publicationsStrong collaborations with occupational therapists, patients and families, other RCH staff and external stakeholders (including other hospitals, universities and MCRI)About Occupational Therapy Department:The Occupational Therapy department is within the Division of Ambulatory Services. We provide inpatient and outpatient services for infants, children, adolescents with a wide range of medical conditions. Our inpatient services include General Medicine, Surgical, Trauma, Neurosciences, Neonates, Gastroenterology, Cardiology, Oncology, and Respiratory. Outpatient services include specialist assessment clinics (autism and developmental), specialist tertiary clinics for management of neurological/neurodevelopmental and/or musculoskeletal conditions. Our team works closely with families, carers, community services and other health care professionals to ensure the best occupational therapy outcomes for our patients.What we offer:Salary Packaging Increase your take home pay!Culture of continuous improvementFlexible work options availableOther requirements:Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtainValid Working with Children CheckCompliance with RCHs Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases procedureApplication process:To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately, we encourage you to apply promptly!For more information about this position please contact Annette Leong, Manager Occupational Therapy, 03 9345 4348 email: Annette.leong@rch.org.auWhy 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 backgrounds, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disabilities.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 Childrens 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 Childrens 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr