SCHN Patient and Family Engagement Lead
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- The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network
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- REQ650095 Requisition #
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time up to 9 May 2027
Position Classification: Health Mgr Lvl 2
Remuneration: 114251 - 134809 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 20
Requisition ID: REQ650095
Location: Westmead
Applications close: Midnight on 5 April 2026
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
- Implement and lead the Patient and Family Engagement components of the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network (SCHN) Clinical Governance Framework, as informed by the SCHN Strategic Plan, the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards and any other relevant NSW Health materials with the support of the Patient and Family Engagement - Network Manager.
- Support and develop the Network’s capacity to engage patients, families and community members in the strategic planning, delivery and evaluation of services in a way which is consistent with the International Association of Public Participation (IAP2). This will be achieved through the creation of effective and accessible processes, training and support and information.
- Support and develop the Network’s capacity in achieving and maintaining accreditation against the NSQHS Standards (2nd ed.) with a focus on the specific requirements in the Partnering with Consumers Standard.
Eligible employees may access:
- Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits
- Accrued Day Off (ADO) for full time staff
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Fitness Passport
- Flexible Work Opportunities
How to Apply:
Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:
- Covering letter highlighting your claims for the role,
- CV outlining your skills, knowledge, and experience as relevant to this role,
Response to the below questions:
1. This role requires oversight of multiple projects, committees, and initiatives. These activities vary in scale, time and frequency. What tools or processes would you use to manage the responsibilities of the Patient and Family Engagement Lead.
2. This role is responsible for setting the strategic direction for partnering with patients and families across Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network, with a particular focus on children and young people aged 6 and above. Please describe your experience and approach to embedding meaningful, age‑appropriate patient and family engagement at a service or system level.
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 temporary part time vacancies.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
3) 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
For role related queries or questions contact Lauren Mcgrath on Lauren.Mcgrath@health.nsw.gov.au
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