Careers

You can help create a brighter future for sick children with a rewarding career at the RCH Foundation.

The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) has been providing outstanding paediatric care for over 150 years – join us as we continue to fund the future of clinical excellence for generations to come.

The RCH Foundation is going through an exciting period of growth as we move towards our ambitious 2030 Fundraising Strategy, and there are a number of new opportunities across the organisation, both now and in the near future. This is your opportunity to join a team of passionate and caring individuals and help chart the path forward for the future of paediatric healthcare.

Current Opportunities

Gift in Wills Coordinator – 12-month contract 

Are you a fundraising professional with experience in Gift in Wills, who is passionate about making a difference in children’s health? We are now recruiting for a part-time (four days per week), 10-12 month fixed-term Gift in Wills Coordinator to solicit and steward Gift in Wills donors and prospects, providing highest levels of donor care and providing administration support for estates.

Hybrid role with flexibility required, based in Parkville. Salary packaging and enhanced leave benefits on offer.

To register your interest, please submit your application here.

Finance Officer (Accounts Payable)

Are you a Finance professional with experience in Accounts Payable, who is passionate about making a difference in children’s health?

We are now recruiting for a full-time, permanent Finance Officer (Accounts Payable) to work closely with the Finance Team to coordinate all regular functions, and with the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in the preparation of reporting and longer-range planning.

Hybrid role with flexibility required, based in Parkville. Salary packaging and enhanced leave benefits on offer.

To register your interest, please submit your application here.​


Expressions of interest

There are a number of upcoming opportunities, including across our Fundraising, Communications and Finance Departments. If you would like any more information, or would like to express your interest, please contact [email protected].

This is your opportunity to join a team of passionate and caring individuals and help chart the path forward for the future of paediatric healthcare.


Volunteering for the RCH Foundation

We offer a range of rewarding and fulfilling opportunities for volunteers to assist us in supporting the hospital.

Our volunteers work alongside staff to help with fundraising, special events and administration. Volunteers can commit to shorter term opportunities supporting specific projects or longer term roles assiting with our ongoing operations.

Through our volunteering program, you’ll have the opportunity to:

  • gain experience in a variety of new roles
  • explore different career and job opportunities
  • get relevant training and develop skills
  • develop professional networks
  • raise awareness and support important health projects
  • donate your time and expertise to benefit the fundraising efforts of RCH Foundation and help the sick kids at hospital

Becoming an RCH Foundation volunteer

New volunteer opportunities are being developed and are promoted on this page. We promise to match your skills and availability to our volunteer needs to provide you with a fun and challenging opportunity.

To enquire about a volunteer role or receive alerts when volunteer roles are posted, please contact Laura Buck, Manager, Auxiliaries and Fundraising  via email or on 03 9345 6941.


Careers at the RCH

The RCH employs health professionals in a variety of medical, nursing and allied health fields along with professionals for service departments like finance, information services, human resources and facilities management.

For more information about working at the RCH, please click here.