Allied Health Assistant - Orthotics - REQ622119

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Allied Health Assistants
Remuneration: 63177.29 - 63177.29 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ622119
Location: Westmead 
Applications Close: Midnight on 23 November 2025

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 Orthotics Department at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead is expanding, and is looking to recruit 2 Allied Health Assistants to join the team.

This position provides technical support in the manufacture of orthotic devices.  We value team members with experience or interest in using hand tools, workshop machinery, leather work, welding, and plastic moulding, Applicants with trade skills are strongly encouraged to apply.


What you'll be doing

The Allied Health Assistant (Orthotic) provides technical assistance to orthotists and the manufacture of a range of orthotic and related devices for patients referred to the Orthotics Department and through participation in the Orthotics team, works the manufacture achievement of the mission, philosophy and objectives of the Orthotics Department.   

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. 

About You
We’re looking for someone who:

• 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
• 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

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

• A resume detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages)
• Answers to the selection criteria in the Position Description 

Additional Benefits (for eligible employees)

• Salary packaging for tax savings
• Meal entertainment savings
• Accrued Day Off (ADO) for Full Time employees
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fitness Passport
• Flexible Work Practice Opportunities

Need more information? 

1. Click here for the Position Description. 
2. Find out more about applying for this position
3. Learn more about The Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network
4. Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.

Further Contacts and Support
For role related queries or questions contact Nadia Vigna on nadia.vigna@health.nsw.gov.au
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. For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact  SCHN-EA-AboriginalHealthDirectorate@health.nsw.gov.au

For technical support please contact the customer services team on 1300 679 367.