The Royal Children's Hospital is searching for an experienced Allied Health Assistant to make a significant impact on the lives of children and families. This role is part of SASH's Sexual Assault Support Services team at the community‐based site in Werribee, where you will work 80 hours per fortnight.
Allied Health Assistant – Support after Sexual Harm
* Full‐time, ongoing position with a monthly Accrued Day Off (ADO).
* Ongoing commitment to job‐specific training and career development opportunities.
* $62,540.40 per annum plus super.
Applications close 13 April 2026.
About SASH
SASH is a department of the Royal Children's Hospital and a specialist sexual assault service.
SASH Provides
* Sexual assault crisis response for children following sexual harm and their families, face‐to‐face and 24/7 at RCH.
* Counselling for children living in metro west Melbourne who have experienced sexual harm or engaged in harmful sexual behaviour and their families.
* Consultation and professional education to enhance capacity, confidence and capability in the community for the safety, rights and recovery of children after sexual harm.
Services are provided at community‐based sites in Western Melbourne and at the RCH.
About the Role
You will be responsible for performing a broad range of clinical support and administrative duties, involving a high level of interaction with children and their families and various staff and professionals within and outside the organisation. This role is integral in supporting efficient and timely access to specialist therapeutic sexual assault support services for children and their families, and promoting a child‐centred, family focused approach to all phases of intervention at SASH. The role will also support the leadership team with administrative and clinical quality improvement projects to optimise client care and experience.
Responsibilities
* Support eligible children and families to access specialist sexual assault service.
* Interact positively with children, young people, families and RCH staff and clinicians.
* Ensure ongoing excellence in service delivery by active contribution to continuous improvement initiatives.
Qualifications and Experience
* Previous experience in an allied health assistant role, or related health fields.
* Formal qualification in allied health assistance or equivalent.
* Desirable: experience working with databases, health record management and booking systems.
What You'll Get In Return
* Salary packaging – increase your take‐home pay by up to $11,500 per annum.
* Novated leases support through SmartSalary partnership.
* Workplace culture of continuous improvement, support and training.
* Discounted private health insurance.
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) covering staff counselling, financial coaching, legal support, nutritional support, and specialist helpline services via Converge.
* Unlimited access to select fitness facilities through Fitness Passport.
* Retail discounts and more.
Application Process
To apply, submit a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience and suitability for the position in line with the requirements described above. Shortlisting will commence immediately; we encourage you to apply promptly.
Contact
Fran Hardcastle, Workforce Development OfficerPhone: 0435 260 947Email: fran.hardcastle@rch.org.au
Additional Information
The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse background, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability. Further information on RCH is available here.
RCH has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine‐preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisation/vaccinations, including annual influenza vaccination.
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