Physiotherapy Department Administrative Assistant - Permanent FT - REQ609851

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Admin Off Lvl 2
Remuneration: 64046.06 - 66170.25 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ609851
Location: Westmead
Application Close: Midnight on 31 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.

This Administrative Assistant position provides clerical support to the Physiotherapy, OT and Child Life and Music therapy departments.  Based at the reception desk there is a strong customer focus with direct contact with children and families coming to the department as well as contacting via telephone.

What you'll be doing
 

This position works within the Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Child Life and Music Therapy departments.  The role involves responsibility for the electronic scheduling of patients using the electronic scheduling system.  It also involves general receptionist and clerical duties as delegated by the departments.  The position involves regular contact with children and families presenting to the departments at the reception desk. 

About You
We’re looking for someone who:

• Has experience in a clerical role with direct involvement with clients/consumers and preferably in a health or medical context. Experience receptionist duties such as dealing with telephone and face to face enquiries and taking messages.
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills, including face to face and on the telephone.
• Demonstrates excellent computer literacy and ability to learn computer systems quickly. Proficiency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and using Email.

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? 

1. Click here for the Position Description
2. Find out more about applying for this position
3. Learn more about The Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network
4. 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 Kerry West on kerry.west@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.