Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Allied Health Assistant
Remuneration: 63177.29 - 63177.29 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ647569
Location: Randwick
Applications close: Midnight on 23 March 2026
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.
We have an exciting full-time opportunity working as an Allied Health Assistant at Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick. This is a newly established position with its primary role being the day-to-day running of the multipurpose therapy rooms in our beautiful new hosptial building.
What You'll Be Doing
The Allied Health Assistant is responsible for providing support and assistance to Occupational Therapy and other Allied Health staff in Sydney Children's Hospital. The primary responsibility of this role is the management of the Allied Health Multipurpose rooms in the Bilima Building. The AHA will also assist with transporting patients, equipment items and therapeutic supplies between Allied Health Departments and the Bilima building.
Other duties involve assisting therapists with department resource management, planning and implementing treatment sessions in the hospital and community environments.
Eligible Employees May Access
* Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits
* Accrued Day Off (ADO) for full-time staff
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* Fitness Passport
* Flexible Work Opportunities
How To Apply
Click 'Apply Online' and submit your application including:
* A resume (maximum 5 pages) outlining your experience
* Responses to the questions below:
* Completion or enrolment in Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance. Other equivalent qualification such as Certificate IV in Disability or Health Services related field will be considered.
* Demonstrated knowledge of the maintenance and monitoring of equipment and resources.
* Demonstrated experience working in a hospital setting and/or experience working with children/young people and families. Please provide examples.
* Highly effective interpersonal and written communication skills and computer literacy.
* Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team with the ability to work under instruction.
* Demonstrated Excellent organisation and time management in order to achieve results.
* Current Driver's Licence.
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 full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
Need more information?
* Click here for the Position Description
* Find out more about applying for this position
* Learn more about The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network
* 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 SCHN-EA-AboriginalHealthDirectorate@health.nsw.gov.au
For technical support please contact 1300 679 367
For role related queries or questions contact Gavin Harrison on gavin.harrison@health.nsw.gov.au
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