Allied Health Assistant Rehab2Kids
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- The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network
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- REQ674431 Requisition #
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time. Seeking candidates who are able to commit to full-time hours
Position Classification: Allied Health Assistants
Remuneration: 63177.29 - 63177.29 - full-time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: up to 38. Working days: Monday to Friday
Requisition ID: REQ674431
Location: Randwick
Application Close: Midnight 18 July 2026
For role related queries or questions contact: Kate Clark on Kate.Clark@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.
What you'll be doing
The Allied Health Assistant will work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, under the direction and supervision of physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech pathologists, and child life therapists. The AHA will provide clinical interventions designed to assist clients to reach patient centred goals and maximise their potential. Patients that are seen through this service include those who have acquired brain injury, spinal cord injury, or have diagnosis of cerebral palsy, or other neurological conditions.
Other duties involve assisting with general tidiness and maintenance within the rehabilitation department and other administration and clinical tasks to support the rehabilitation allied health professionals and service.
Allied Health Assists can reach different levels within the Allied Health Assistant Award. These levels include level one, two or three which is determined by credentials and years of experience.
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:
- Allied Health Assistant Certificate 4 or equivalent professional qualifications or working towards.
- Understanding WH&S requirements of the role and physical ability to move / transfer clients & equipment safely
- Experience working with children and families. Experience working with people with cognitive behavioural and or physical disability in a hospital or healthcare environment
- Ability to work independently and within a team and ability to work under instruction. Please demonstrate your skills and experience in these.
- Proven ability to prioritise number of competing demands/tasks & manage time effectively & efficiently. Please demonstrate your skills and experience in these.
- Highly effective interpersonal and written communication skills and computer literacy. Please demonstrate your skills and experience in these.
- Current driver’s license with a proven excellent driving record.
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 permanent and temporary full or part time vacancies.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
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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, visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application, or contact the SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant at SCHN-EA-AboriginalHealthDirectorate@health.nsw.gov.au
For technical support please contact 1300 679 367
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