Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until 18 June 2027
Position Classification: Allied Health Assistants
Remuneration: 65704.3 - 74286.63 full-time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 30
Requisition ID: REQ697863
Location: Westmead
Applications Close: Midnight on 11 October 2026
For role related queries or questions contact Lisa Carnovale on lisa.carnovale@health.nsw.gov.au

At the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, every role helps children and young people live their healthiest lives.

As the largest paediatric health service in Australia, we care for thousands of children each year, in hospital and at home. Our people are united by compassion, collaboration and excellence in care.

The AHA will be managed by the Child Life and Music Therapy Department, whilst supporting needs within the Paediatric Cancer Ambulatory Care Centre/ Day Clinic- Wattle Building.

What you'll be doing

To assist the Child Life and Music Therapy department, through the clinical interactions with children and young people’s group or individual sessions, (supervision, implementation, preparation, and cleaning and maintaining of resources), under the direction of a Child Life Therapist.

To provide administrative support for the department as required.

Additional Benefits (where applicable): Flexible work opportunities, Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits, accrued days off (ADOs), fitness passport, employee assistance program (EAP)

How to Apply:
Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:

A resume (maximum 5 pages) outlining your experience

Responses to the questions below:

1. Certificate level training in children’s services, Allied Health assistance or other relevant courses
2. Experience working with children 0-18yrs (especially 0-8years)
3. Good communication skills
4. Well organised work practices
5. Able to maintain confidentiality:

Child Safe Standards:
SCHN is committed to maintaining a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, in line with NSW Health’s commitment to the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Additional Information:

SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families.

Permanent NSW Health roles require Australian citizenship or permanent residency. Temporary visa holders may be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified.

NSW Health vaccination and screening requirements must be met prior to commencement.

This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian.

Where required, overseas qualifications must be formally assessed by the Department of Education or relevant authority for recognition in Australia.

An Eligibility List may be created for future temporary part time vacancies.

Need more information?

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families. For application support

For technical support please contact 1300 679 367

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