Orthotic Allied Health Assistant
Position Classification: Allied Health Assistants
Remuneration: 58692.84 - 58692.84 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ529815
Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.
The Children’s Hospital at Westmead has a great opportunity for a passionate skilled allied health assistant to join our highly skilled team working in a diverse caseload in our industrial workshop and allied health department. The successful candidate will be responsible for manufacturing, customising and assisting children with a wide range of orthopaedic, neurological, spinal and rehab related conditions. The Orthotics department consists of an experienced and dynamic team of 16 staff, with an on-site manufacturing facility incorporating advanced CADCAM technology alongside a traditional plaster room.
What you'll be doing
The normal hours of operation are from 8.00 am to 4.30 pm, Monday to Friday. On occasion may work outside of these times in special circumstance or in the case of an emergency. May also on occasion be required to attend to assist on home visits, other facilities or outreach services.
- Any certificate III level technical qualification and applicant must be willing to undergo further on the job training
- An interest in making things along with a focus on the quality and efficiency of your work
- Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team in a busy environment
- Existing knowledge or experience in technical activities may be an advantage. This might include any one of the following: use of hand tools, workshop machinery, leather work, welding, plastic moulding or other technical or manufacturing skills
- Prior work experience and/or training as an orthotic/prosthetic technical assistant may also be an advantage.
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers. We encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply. If you identify as an Indigenous Australian or as a person with a disability, please contact us if you would like some more information about our recruitment process.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.
Please refer to the Application Guide and NSW Policy Directive PD2024_015 Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases for vaccination requirements.
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children’s Guardian Website https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/
NSWHealth is committed to child safety in line with the Child Safe Standards. SCHN is committed to maintaining a child safe culture that upholds the rights of children and young people. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported, and are included in their care. Existing staff of SCHN and those seeking employment are required to prioritise the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people in their care and take action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
Applicants holding visas with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable local applicant is identified.
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Thomas Paine on Thomas.Paine@health.nsw.gov.au
If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait islander wishing to apply for this role and want to speak with an Aboriginal person/representative from the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network please contact Wayne Dargan on wayne.dargan@health.nsw.gov.au
For technical support please contact the customer services team on 1300 679 367 and select option 3.
Applications Close: 8/11/2024
