Bear Cottage Child Life Therapist
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- Child Life therapist
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- REQ654378 Requisition #
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- 10 hours ago Post Date
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until 28 April 2027
Position Classification: Play Therapist Lvl 3
Remuneration: 116892 - 120680 full time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 16
Requisition ID: REQ654378
Location: Bear Cottage
Applications Close: Midnight on 2 May 2026
For role related queries or questions contact Elizabeth Shepherd on elizabeth.shepherd@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.
Bear Cottage provides a 7 day Child Life Therapist service to support patients and families. Availability for weekend work is required.
Please see the positions Statement of Duties for more information.
What you'll be doing
The Child Life Therapist will provide family centred clinical services to inpatients and/or outpatients referred to Child Life Therapy.
The Child Life Therapist will utilise specialist knowledge to plan, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate therapeutic and medical play, procedural education & support, to reduce anxiety through teaching coping strategies and distraction, and to maintain and extend developmental milestones where possible.
The Level 3 Child Life Therapy will use their advanced professional knowledge and experience to support staff and to share in the growth and development of the department by:
- Planning, development and evaluation of child life therapy services.
- Development, implementation and evaluation of policies, procedures and practice guidelines for patient care.
Additional Benefits (for eligible employees): 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:
- A bachelor of Education / Teaching (or a degree with a minimum of 2 years proven studies in Child Development plus education content)
- Postgraduate experience, skills and knowledge in Child Life Therapy provision, leadership and service development
- Experience working with children 0-18yrs – especially 0-8years
- Demonstrated high level communication and interpersonal skills, with proven success in multidisciplinary team settings.
- Demonstrated time management and prioritisation skills with an ability to work flexibly within service demands.
- Demonstrated experience and commitment to continuing education, quality management and/or research activities.
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 and Statement of Duties
2) Find out more about applying for this position
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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