Employment Type: Permanent Full Time. Job share arrangements may be considered
Position Classification: Allied Health Assistants
Remuneration: 63177.29 - 63177.29 full time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ669189
Location: Westmead
Applications Close: Midnight on 19 June 2026
For role related queries or questions contact Nadia Vigna on [email protected]
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.
The Allied Health Assistant (Complex & Acute Medical Inpatient Units) is a new position providing therapy assistance and support to children with complex medical conditions and/or disabilities.
There are 2 positions available, with the potential for part time and/or fulltime work up to 38 hours per week. This is a 7 day a week service, with availability for day shifts required on weekdays and weekends. A rotating roster for weekend work would be preferred.
What you'll be doing
The Allied Health Assistant is part of an integrated, multidisciplinary allied health team to improve patient experience by providing assistance and support to allied health professionals (AHPs) in the provision of clinical and therapeutic services’ services to children, young people and families in the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network.
The Allied Health Assistant (AHA) will work as a member of the multidisciplinary team, under the direction and supervision of physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech pathologists, dietitians, child life therapists and social workers.
The AHA will provide assistance to the AHPs in helping to facilitate various clinical interventions designed to provide timely access to services & intervention including with provisions of equipment.
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:
- Completion of 12 or more months' service as an Allied Health Assistant Level 1 and/or Certificate III or IV Allied Health Assistant Qualifications or equivalent professional qualifications or working towards qualification.
- Experience working with children and families. Experience working with people with disability and/or in a hospital or healthcare environment.
- Proven ability to be organised, prioritise a number of competing demands/tasks & manage time effectively & efficiently.
- Ability to work independently and within a team; and ability to work under instruction with a willingness to learn.
- Highly effective interpersonal and written communication skills and computer literacy
- Ability to work flexible work hours, including weekends when negotiated
Understanding WH&S requirements of the role and physical ability to move / transfer clients & equipment safely
