Manager Allied Health - Child Protection Unit - REQ607567
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- The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network
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- REQ607567 Requisition #
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Clinician Lvl 6 including classifications of Counsellor, Occupational Therapist, Sexual Assault Worker, Snr Clinical Psychologist, Social Worker
Remuneration: 139137 – 147108 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ607567
Location: Westmead
Applications Close: Midnight on 5 October 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.
What you'll be doing
The Management of the Child Protection Unit at CHW provides leadership and governance to ensure excellence in the provision of child protection services at CHW and associated sites.
This position professionally reports to CPU Medical Head of Department at CHW and have a working relationship with the CPU Co-ordinator at The Sydney Children’s Hospital (SCH) to collaborate on strategic priorities across SCHN.
This is a key position in the multidisciplinary Child Protection Unit (CPU) at CHW, involving strategic and clinical leadership, planning and service co-ordination.
The CPU AH Manager develops strategies and policies to ensure quality psychosocial practice. The role is instrumental in the recruitment and development of a highly skilled workforce to meet clinical demands.
The role is involved in service planning in line with SCHN strategic plan. It will ensure models of service delivery are responsive to client needs, utilise evidence based practice and promote the development of effective and collaborative working relationships with other departments and agencies.
Responsibilities include planning, monitoring and review of clinical services, supervision of team leader, social workers, occupational therapists and other allied health professions in the department. The position also involves education and training and participation in research.
In addition, this position oversees the work of the allocated health clinicians from the Joint Child Protection Response Program JCPRP).
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?
- Click here for the Position Description
- Find out more about applying for this position
- Learn more about 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.
Further Contacts and Support
For role related queries or questions contact Grace Wong on grace.wong@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.
Child Safe Standards
SCHN is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing 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
Applicants will be assessed against the essential criteria in Position Description. Please ensure that you review this document to understand the full requirements of the role.
NSW Health is committed to accessibility and may provide adjustments to the recruitment and interview process as needed, including physical adjustments, interview setup, or scheduling needs.
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.
Employment of temporary visa holders is only considered if no suitable permanent resident or citizen is identified after labour market testing. Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
All workers must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting employment. See PD2024_15 for more detail.
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
For roles that require formal qualifications, please note that overseas qualifications must be assessed by the Department of Education or the relevant authority appointed by the Australian Government for skilled migration purposes.
Eligibility List
An eligibility list may be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
