In-Demand Child health Jobs in Melbourne Western Suburbs, Vic

Child Life Therapist
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- Weekend availability
- Hybrid work
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- Experience working with children
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- Part-time
- Leadership
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ARKWAYS —Sunshine VIC
- $32 - $37 an hour
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Experience working with children
- First Aid Certification
- Communication skills
- Work from home
Quick Apply
7d
School Operations & Administration Coordinator
Victorian Government —Melbourne Western Suburbs VIC
- Part-time
- PMP
- Administrative experience
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Assistant Principal Learning and Wellbeing
Victorian Government —Melbourne Western Suburbs VIC
- Full-time
- Management
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- Communication skills
5d
Family Peer Support Worker
Victorian Government —Melbourne Western Suburbs VIC
- $74,630 - $80,719 a year
- Part-time
- Discharge planning
- Health insurance
12d
Youth Development & Support Officer
Melton City Council —Melton VIC
- $81,006 - $93,280 a year
- Part-time
- Health insurance
- Annual leave
13d
Wellbeing Centre Coordinator
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre —Parkville VIC
- $85,597 a year
- Part-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Health insurance
- Annual leave
4d
Educator
Only About Children —Rockbank VIC
- No degree
- Parental leave
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Educator
G8 Education —Hoppers Crossing VIC
- Experience working with children
- First Aid Certification
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance program
Project Officer - Patient Experience and Wellbeing
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre —Parkville VIC
- Up to $85,597 a year
- Part-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Annual leave
4d
Learning Specialist - Learning and Wellbeing
Victorian Government —Melbourne Western Suburbs VIC
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Teaching
5d
Social & Emotional Learning (SEL) & Health & Physical Education (HAPE) Teacher
Victorian Government —Melbourne Western Suburbs VIC
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Teaching
- Employee assistance program
5d
Assistant Educator
G8 Education —Ravenhall VIC
- Part-time
- Experience working with children
- First Aid Certification
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance program
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Child Life Therapist

Victorian Government -
Melbourne Western Suburbs VIC

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Job Details

Full-time
$78,712.00 - $103,724.40 a year
11 days ago

Benefits

Employee assistance program
Transportation links
Salary packaging
Insurance services

Qualifications

Working with Children Check

Full Job Description

Overview

Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time

Salary: $78,712 - $103,724

Grade: Grade not specified

Occupation: Health and allied health

Location: Melbourne - Western suburbs

Reference: 15223

About the Role:

We have an exciting opportunity for Child Life Therapists (Grade 1 or Grade 2 - 2.0 FTE) to join the Child Life Therapy Department at The Royal Children's Hospital (The RCH). We welcome applications from candidates seeking full-time or part-time employment, with flexibility available across the total EFT. There are a combination of ongoing and Fixed Term roles available! One position includes evening and weekend shifts and provides Child Life Therapy services across a range of clinical areas, including a regular component within the Emergency Department, supporting children and families during acute and often complex healthcare experiences. You will provide a comprehensive Child Life Therapy service to patients and families across The RCH, working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams across a range of clinical specialties. You will support children and young people to understand and cope with healthcare experiences through evidence-based, developmentally appropriate interventions, ensuring care is delivered within a child and family-centred framework.

Classification for this position is in accordance with Award 01 - Allied Health.

This will range from PT63 (Grade 1, Year 3) to PT70 (Grade 2, Year 4), FTE base salary $78,712.40-$103,724.40 per annum, pro rata for part-time, plus superannuation.

What you'll achieve:

Provide Child Life Therapy services across a range of inpatient and ambulatory clinical areas, including the Emergency Department
Support children, young people and families during acute presentations, procedures and healthcare experiences through evidence-based preparation, play and coping interventions
Prioritise and coordinate service delivery to maximise Child Life Therapy service availability
Support children through medical interventions and assist their ability to cope with illness and hospitalisation using evidence-based play and developmentally appropriate strategies
Develop individualised procedural support plans in partnership with children, families and treating teams to enhance coping and procedural compliance
Build and maintain effective working relationships with patients, families and multidisciplinary team members

Your skills and experience:

Recognised tertiary qualification in Education, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Social Work and/or other relevant Allied Health discipline
Current VIT, AHPRA and/or relevant professional association registration
Eligibility for membership with the appropriate professional body in Victoria
Minimum three years continuous and relevant professional experience in a relevant discipline
Thorough understanding of child and adolescent development from birth to 18 years

If this sounds like you, of if you require more information, please refer to the below for the position descriptions:

Grade 1
Grade 2

About the Department:

Child Life Therapy engages children, young people and their families to support understanding and coping throughout healthcare experiences. Using evidence-based, developmentally appropriate interventions such as procedural preparation, distraction, medical play and therapeutic play, Child Life Therapists empower children and young people to gain mastery over their hospital experience and enhance wellbeing during times of illness and hospitalisation.

To learn more about the profession, please visit:

www.childlife.org
www.childlife.org.au

Prospective applicants are also welcome to attend an online information session about Child Life Therapy. Please email [email protected] to receive a Microsoft Teams meeting link.

What we offer:

Salary packaging option with our partner, SmartSalary – Increase your take home pay by up to $11,500 per annum (and other additional salary-enhancing options!)
Workplace culture of continuous improvement, growth, support and training
Clinical Education Hub on-site to support continued training and professional development
Hybrid work model, if applicable to role
Convenient location & close to public transport
Staff immunisation drives
Special events
Discounted Private Health Insurance
Support for working mothers including two on-site Early Learning Centres, flexible working arrangements, breast feeding and pumping facilities
Help when you need it most! Staff counselling, financial coaching, legal support, nutritional support and specialist helpline services, and more through our EAP partner, Converge
Unlimited access to select fitness facilities in your local area via Fitness Passport
Enjoy the convenience of an on-site retail precinct, featuring a range of shops, cafés, and food outlets (retail discounts & more)

Other requirements:

Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain
Valid Working with Children Check
Compliance with RCH “Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases” procedure

Application process:

To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately, we encourage you to apply promptly!

For enquiries or more information about this position, please contact Beth Dun, Manager Child Life Therapy via email: [email protected]

Why work at the RCH?

RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact. We offer the opportunity to work in world-class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city.

We also offer staff benefits such as discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award-winning health and wellbeing program.

The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse background, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.

It is a requirement of your employment that you be vaccinated against Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception in line with those public health orders, which has been accepted by The Royal Children’s Hospital. Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement, it is a requirement of the RCH to collect, record and hold vaccination information.

It is also a requirement of your employment that you comply with any direction given by The Royal Children’s Hospital that you be vaccinated against, or prove immunity to, any other disease, unless you have a relevant exemption, and offers of employment are conditional on successful completion of background checks including reference checks.

Are you ready to join our team?

Apply online by clicking on the “Apply” button

Applications close: 11 September 2026.

Applications close Friday 11 September 2026 at 11.59pm

Posted

28 August 2026

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