In-Demand Child therapist Jobs in Sydney Nsw

Child Life Therapist - New Graduate
NSW Health —Westmead NSW
- $76,364 - $89,232 a year
- Temporary
- Experience working with children
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Employee assistance program
Child Life Therapist Emergency
NSW Health —Randwick NSW
- $116,892 - $120,680 a year
- Temporary
- Experience working with children
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Employee assistance program
Lymphoedema Therapist
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- Customer service
- Bachelor's degree
- Rehabilitation centre
- Referral program
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Head Teacher Personal Development, Health and Physical Education - Ambarvale High School
Teaching Service —Sydney NSW
- $149,059 a year
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Teaching
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Occupational Therapist Level 1 / 2 - Child, Youth and Adolescent Team (PEIRS)
Western Sydney Local Health District —Sydney NSW
- $76,364 - $113,301 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
Mental Health Support Workers (Housing and Accommodation Support Initiative)
Uniting —Carlingford NSW
- Cooking
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance program
10d
Registered Behaviour Technician
Aspire Early Intervention —Newington NSW
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Clinic
Occupational Therapist
Pouch Therapy —Chatswood NSW
- $80,000 - $95,000 a year
- Full-time
- Clinic
- Experience working with children
- Bachelor's degree
Quick Apply
11d
Allied Health Assistant
BlueCare —Parramatta NSW
- Part-time
- Care plans
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Health insurance
- Parental leave
3d
Mental Health Occupational Therapist
Northern Sydney Local Health District —Sydney NSW
- $1,522.06 - $2,171.41 a week
- Full-time
8d
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Aspire Early Intervention —Newington NSW
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
Occupational Therapist
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District —Sydney NSW
- $40.05 - $57.14 an hour
- Full-time
- Education
- Discharge planning
- Computer skills
- Employee assistance program
4d
OSHC Educator
Amana OSHC PTY LTD —Greenacre NSW
- $32.50 - $39.60 an hour
- Temporary
- Childcare
- Experience working with children
- Bachelor's degree
Quick Apply
Mental Health Support Workers (Housing and Accommodation Support Initiative)
Uniting NSW.ACT —Carlingford NSW
- Cooking
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance program
10d
Intellectual Disability Mental Health Clinician
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District —Sydney NSW
- $121,568 - $139,712 a year
- Full-time
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Psychology
- Employee assistance program
8d
Key Worker - South Eastern Sydney
Everyday Independence —Coogee NSW
- $80,104 - $94,122 a year
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Experience working with children
- Education
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
Quick Apply
Occupational Therapist
Ramsay Health Care —Kogarah NSW
- Part-time
- Communication skills
- Hospital experience
- Referral program
Occupational Therapist
BlueCare —Parramatta NSW
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Health insurance
- Annual leave
Community Mental Health Clinician, Care Coordination Team
Northern Sydney Local Health District —Sydney NSW
- $79,419 - $92,801 a year
- Part-time
- Discharge planning
11d
Clinical Aged Care Needs Assessor
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District —Sydney NSW
- $40.05 - $63.29 an hour
- Full-time
- Nursing
- Microsoft Office
- Education
- Employee assistance program
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Child Life Therapist - New Graduate

NSW Health -
Westmead NSW

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Job Details

Temporary | Full-time
$76,364 - $89,232 a year

Benefits

Employee assistance program
Salary packaging

Qualifications

Clinical experience
Experience working with children
Education
Bachelor's degree
Content development
Working with Children Check
Communication skills
Teaching

Full Job Description

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time up to 10 August 2028
Position Classification: Play Therapist Lvl 1
Remuneration: 76364 - 89232 - full-time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ675956
Location: Westmead
Application Close: Midnight 19 July 2026
For role related queries or questions contact Sarah Scott 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 Child Life Therapy team at The Children's Hospital at Westmead is seeking a passionate and dedicated New Graduate Child Life Therapist to join our team. This role offers a unique opportunity to embark on a learning journey from education into the healthcare context. Our New Graduate role is full time 38 hrs per week for 24-months that includes a Child Life Therapy training package alongside face-to face clinical experience. We are specifically looking for applicants who have graduated from a Bachelor of Education/Teaching program within the last two years and who demonstrate a keen interest in developing their understanding of evidence-based practices in the Child Life Therapy field

What you'll be doing

The Child Life Therapist will provide family centred clinical services to inpatients and/or outpatients referred to Child Life Therapy. The Child Life Therapist will utilise specialist knowledge to plan, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate therapeutic and medical play, procedural education &support, to reduce anxiety through teaching coping strategies and distraction, and to maintain and extend developmental milestones where possible.

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:

A bachelor of Education / Teaching (or a degree with a minimum of 2 years proven studies in Child Development plus education content)

Experience working with children 0-18yrs - especially 0-8years

Demonstrated high level communication and interpersonal skills, with proven success in multidisciplinary team settings.

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 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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