Newborn Hearing Screener/Administrative Assistant -Ballarat

at  The Royal Childrens Hospital

ABOUT THE ROLE:

This role is for a Newborn Hearing Screener/Administrative Assistant with the Victorian Infant Hearing Screening Program. The successful candidate will be employed as required by The Royal Children’s Hospital to conduct newborn hearing screening in maternity hospital’s located in Ballarat and the surrounding region.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE:

• Carrying out hearing screens on newborn babies following VIHSP protocols and procedures
• Communicating accurately and sensitively with parents
• Preparing and maintaining both paper and electronic documentation, including navigation across a number of IT platforms
• Keeping accurate records of screen results including computer data entry
• Travel to other VIHSP locations

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THE ROLE, YOU WILL HAVE:

• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, and professional demeanour
• High attention to detail
• Excellent organisational, time management and prioritising skills
• Computer skills, including capacity to navigate a number of IT programs
• Capacity to achieve excellent newborn hearing screening competence during the in-person onsite training program
  If you think you possess the right skills and experience, we encourage you to apply on our website now!
  The contact person for the position is Michelle Hill, Area Manager on 0431 656 654 (during business hours) on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
  To view Position Description, please click HERE