Employment Type: Temporary Part Time up to 9 October 2026
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: 22
Requisition ID: REQ664967
Location: Randwick
Application Close: Midnight on 7 June 2026
For role related queries or questions contact: Maria Coelho 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.
An exciting opportunity exists to join the social work department oncology team as an Allied Health Assistant for a short-term contract on a part time basis from June to October 2026. This position will suit those contemplating a career in health or welfare. The successful AHA will have excellent organisational, computer skills and communication skills. The role is very well supported by social work department and the oncology multidisciplinary team.
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
