Quality Manager

 Quality Manager - Medical Imaging

• Excellent employee benefits including salary packaging
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Friendly and supportive team environment 

About the Role:

This is an Ongoing Part-Time position at 48 hours per fortnight within the Medical Imaging Department. The Medical Imaging Department (MID) sits within the Division of Access and Clinical Operations. The MID provides more than 90,000 paediatric inpatient and outpatient imaging services annually. 

You will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality imaging services by leading the department’s quality management framework. Reporting to the Director of Medical Imaging and working closely with the RCH Quality Unit, this role drives continuous improvement, oversees accreditation processes, and fosters a culture of safety and excellence. Through collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, the Quality Manager promotes sustainable quality systems that enhance patient care and operational performance.

Classification for this position will range from AF31 - AF34  (FTE base salary $126,079.20 to $138,928.40 per annum, plus superannuation) or AO71 - AO75 (FTE base salary $111,103.20 to $121,274.40 per annum, plus superannuation).

What you will achieve:

• Actively contribute to delivering high‑quality imaging services by leading the department’s quality management framework
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams throughout the hospital
• Lead continuous improvement, oversee accreditation processes, and foster a culture of safety and excellence 

Your skills and experience:

Essential

• Relevant tertiary qualification in health, quality management, or related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in providing high level advice to senior managers on a range of quality management matters.
• Demonstrated experience in quality systems management within a healthcare setting.

Desirable

• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft office software.
• Demonstrated understanding of quality improvement methodology and application in a healthcare setting
• Strong knowledge of DIAS, NSQHS, and RANZCR standards.
• Sound understanding of medical imaging modalities, workflows, and associated clinical risks, including diagnostic and interventional radiology practices.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

About the Department:

You’ll find our workplace is flexible, evolving, creative, and deeply connected to its purpose: high quality patient centred care. Why work with us? In Medical Imaging, every image tells a story, and every story begins with a child at the centre of our work. We are driven by the belief that high quality imaging can transform care; we take a multidisciplinary approach to improving outcomes and creating a world where all kids can thrive.

You will be joining an enthusiasm team that collaborates closely and offers unwavering support to one another. Our culture is built in curiosity, courage, inclusion, and kindness. We are committed to continuous growth of each individual, our team, and our department.  

What we offer:

• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay
• Parkville location and close to public transport
• Employee Assistance Program
• Early Learning Centre childcare 

Other requirements:

• Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain
• Valid Working with Children Check
• Compliance with RCHs “Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases” procedure 

If this sounds like you, click below to view the position description.

Medical Position Description

Allied Position Description

Application 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 Mariz Hanna, Research Manager - Medical Imaging Department, Email: ***********@rch.org.au

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, and offers of employment are conditional on successful completion of background checks including reference checks. 

Are you ready to join our team? 

 Apply online by clicking on the “Apply” button

Applications close 26 August 2026