Community Linker EPIC-ND - Rehab2Kids - REQ607713
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- Allied Health Assistants
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- REQ607713 Requisition #
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- 3 days ago Post Date
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time up to 15 October 2028
Position Classification: Allied Health Assistants
Remuneration: 60747.33 - 60747.33
Hours Per Week: 20
Requisition ID: REQ607713 - Full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Location: Randwick
Application Close: Midnight on 09 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
Rehab2Kids at Sydney Children’s Hospital is seeking an Allied Health Assistant (AHA) to join our team as a Community Linker. Our department is a dynamic, multi-disciplinary service, bringing together allied health, nursing, medical clinicians and support staff who work in partnership to support children with complex needs, including acquired brain injury, spinal cord injury, cerebral palsy, and other neurological conditions.
The Community Linker plays a key role in the EPIC-ND study, a multisite randomised controlled trial evaluating a social prescribing program for children with neurodisability and their parents/carers.
The program identifies unmet social needs—such as housing, transport, food, bills, government benefits, schooling, or other supports—and assists families in accessing appropriate services.
In this role, you will provide practical, hands-on support to families, including:
Navigating health and social services
Making referrals and bookings
Completing forms and assisting with appointments
This is a 20-hour per week position, worked over three days between Monday and Thursday, with some flexibility to suit the candidate’s availability.
Join our team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families while contributing to important research that shapes future care.
About You
We’re looking for someone who:
- 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.
How to Apply
Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:
- A resume detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages)
· Completion or enrolment in Certificate IV Allied Health Assistant or working towards similar or equivalent certifications.
· Demonstrated ability to work both independently and cooperatively with health professionals in a multidisciplinary team environment.
· Ability to prioritise workload, meet deadlines and complete activities (including ability to work within scope of practice and seek assistance when required) as delegated by supervising Allied Health Professional.
· Experience working with children and their families within a healthcare setting or in an alternative capacity, including priority populations (e.g. children with chronic and/or complex care needs, culturally and linguistically diverse families, families experiencing socioeconomic disadvantage)
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 and Statement of Duties
- 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 Kate.Clark@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. Fix link here 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 temporary part time vacancies. (temporary PT adverts)
