Allied Health Manager - Child Life, Music and Art
Remuneration: $63.67 - $65.22 per hour + super
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until November 2025
Position Classification: Play Therapist Lvl 5
Location: John Hunter Children's Hospital
Hours Per Week: 14
Requisition ID: REQ523734
Closing Date: Sunday, 10th November 2024
Where you'll be working:
This position is located within the John Hunter Children’s Hospital Allied Health Department. The collaborative and friendly work environment amongst the Child Life Therapists and Music and Art Therapists provides a stimulating and creative setting for one to ensure that services meet the needs of children, young people and their families.
About the role:
This managerial position is a job share arrangement. The staff member would help lead a growing and innovative team who provide services in the Emergency Department, Inpatient and Outpatient areas of John Hunter Children’s Hospital.
The role includes operational management and leadership responsibilities, alongside balancing this with clinical work.
The position will be supported by the Director of Allied Health and the Manager of Community and Allied Health to ensure that they are able to achieve the managerial and leadership tasks required of them. There is ongoing availability of appropriate clinical supervision and the job-share arrangement will lead to opportunities to learn from others.
About you:
We are looking for someone who is passionate about delivering quality care to children, young people and families experiencing acute, chronic illness and injury. The candidate would have advanced communication skills, both orally and in writing. The candidate would contribute to the positive learning environment within the multidisciplinary workforce of the Child Life, Music and Art Therapy service.
We are looking for someone who has had experience working within a health setting utilising their knowledge and skills in Child Life, Music or Art Therapy.
Requirements:
- Must hold a Bachelor of Early Childhood, primary teaching or a related field that includes two years study in child development, OR Master of Music Therapy, OR Master of Art Therapy.
- Eligibility to drive in NSW.
What we can offer you:
Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is a great place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry we provide a range of public health services to the Hunter, New England and Lower Mid North Coast. Being the largest employer in the region we can offer salary packaging options, educational opportunities and support from a broad network of health professionals. With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen profession. Working with HNE Health gives you access to a great range of benefits:
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Superannuation contributions
- Salary packaging options
- Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
Additional information:
- An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Sarah Smith on Sarah.Smith5@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants:
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most HNELHD employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.
