Orthoptist- Temporary
Position Classification: Orthoptist Lvl 2
Remuneration: 88379 - 101211 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 8
Requisition ID: REQ535037
Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.
Additional Information:
- An eligibility list may be created for future temporary part time vacancies.
What you'll be doing
Plan, coordinate and deliver high quality orthoptic care to patients of the Orthoptic Department consistent with (SCHN) policies, procedures and standards.
- Hold a masters in Orthoptics or hold a bachelor of applied science and master of Orthoptics or be eligible for registration with the Australian Orthoptic board.
- Demonstrated keenness and ability to work with children and their families.
- Previous experience in a paediatric ophthalmic setting that has allowed the application of theory to practice with reference to paediatric ophthalmic disorders.
- Demonstrated willingness to work with other professionals as part of overall patient care.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability and willingness to work independently but to seek guidance where appropriate
- Experience working as part of a team
- Computer skills – familiarity with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and relevant email platform
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.
Please refer to the Application Guide and NSW Policy Directive PD2024_015 Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases for vaccination requirements.
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/
NSWHealth is committed to child safety in line with the Child Safe Standards. SCHN is committed to maintaining a child safe culture that upholds the rights of children and young people. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported, and are included in their care. Existing staff of SCHN and those seeking employment are required to prioritise the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people in their care and take action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
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.
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Katie Geering on katie.geering@health.nsw.gov.au
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 wayne.dargan@health.nsw.gov.au
For technical support please contact the customer services team on 1300 679 367 and select option 3.
Applications Close: 29/11/2024
