Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Clinician Lvl 4 (Occupational Therapist Lvl 4, Physiotherapist Lvl 4, Social Worker Lvl 4, Speech Pathologist Lvl 4, Dietitian Lvl 4)
Remuneration: 126524 - 129591 full time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ667818
Location: Westmead
Applications Close: Midnight on 21 June 2026
For role related queries or questions contact Kristina van den Dolder 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 Complex Care Navigator - Allied Health (Level 4) is an exciting new position open to Dietitians, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Social Workers and Speech Pathologists.
This position is based in the Complex Medical Inpatient Unit in new, state of the art facilities at the Children's Hospital at Westmead and will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to facilitate comprehensive and coordinated allied health service provision for children with complex medical conditions and/or disability.
The role includes coordination and leadership of inpatient allied health care as well as case management and discharge planning to support transition to local health services, community based therapy, NDIS and support services.
Additional Benefits (where applicable): 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:
- A resume (maximum 5 pages) outlining your experience
- Responses to the questions below:
- Undergraduate Degree in relevant Allied Health Discipline ie. Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech Pathology, Social Work & Dietetics. Has registration or eligible membership for professional association.
- Extensive experience and specialist knowledge with advanced clinical reasoning skills in working with children/young people with complex medical conditions and/or complex disability in the inpatient setting.
- Experience and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a leadership role as part of a complex multidiscipline team. Advanced skills in team coordination, collaboration with different stakeholders and communication, both written and verbal.
- Significant knowledge and experience coordinating care between families, health services, NDIS and other services to support children with complex medical conditions and/or complex disability and providing reports or documentation to support this.
- Excellent time management and organisation skills with demonstrated ability to manage a complex workload and function within a complex health care setting.
- Demonstrated leadership in planning, implementing, evaluating and reporting on services including development of clinical innovations and initiatives.
- Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and management of team members.
Child Safe Standards:
SCHN is committed to maintaining a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, in line with NSW Health’s commitment to 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:
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families.
Permanent NSW Health roles require Australian citizenship or permanent residency. Temporary visa holders may be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified.
NSW Health vaccination and screening requirements must be met prior to commencement.
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian.
Where required, overseas qualifications must be formally assessed by the Department of Education or relevant authority for recognition in Australia.
An Eligibility List may be created for future permanent and temporary full or part time vacancies
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families. For application support, visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application, or contact the SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant at [email protected]
For technical support please contact 1300 679 367
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