Address- An eligibility list may be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
About The Role:
An exciting opportunity exists for an Allied Health Assistant to work across the areas of Child Life Therapy and Social Work.
Due to the nature of this position, it will not be possible to accommodate leave requests for completing clinical placements (with the exception of Allied Health Assistant student placements). Days of work will be determined based on successful applicants availability and department needs, weekend work may be considered.
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.
- 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
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers. We encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply. If you identify as an Indigenous Australian or as a person with a disability, please contact us if you would like some more information about our recruitment process.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.
All NSW health workers are required to have completed a primary course (2 doses) of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA).
Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children’s Guardian Website https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/
Applicants holding visas with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable local applicant is identified.
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
Need more information?
2) Find out more about applying for this positionFor role related queries or questions contact ***************@health.nsw.gov.au (Social Work) or **************@health.nsw.gov.au (Child Life Therapy).
If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait islander wishing to apply for this role and want to speak with an Aboriginal person/representative from the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network please contact Wayne Dargan on ************@health.nsw.gov.au
For technical support please contact the customer services team on 1300 679 367 and select option 3.
Applications Close: 18/04/2024
