Rehab2Kids Allied Health Assistant
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- The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network
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- REQ560542 Requisition #
Position Classification: Allied Health Assistants
Remuneration: 60747.33 - 60747.33 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ560542
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.
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Additional information
- An eligibility list may be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
What you'll be doing
The Allied Health Assistant will work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, under the direction and supervision of physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech pathologists, and child life therapists. The AHA will provide clinical interventions designed to assist clients to reach patient centred goals and maximise their potential. Patients that are seen through this service include those who have acquired brain injury, spinal cord injury, or have diagnosis of cerebral palsy, or other neurological conditions.
Other duties involve assisting with general tidiness and maintenance within the rehabilitation department and other administration and clinical tasks to support the rehabilitation allied health professionals and service.
Allied Health Assists can reach different levels within the Allied Health Assistant Award. These levels include level one, two or three which is determined by credentials and years of experience.
- Allied Health Assistant Certificate 4 or equivalent professional qualifications or working towards.
- Understanding WH&S requirements of the role and physical ability to move / transfer clients & equipment safely
- Experience working with children and families. Experience working with people with cognitive behavioural and or physical disability in a hospital or healthcare environment
- Ability to work independently and within a team and ability to work under instruction. Please demonstrate your skills and experience in these.
- Proven ability to prioritise number of competing demands/tasks & manage time effectively & efficiently. Please demonstrate your skills and experience in these.
- Highly effective interpersonal and written communication skills and computer literacy. Please demonstrate your skills and experience in these.
- Current driver’s license with a proven excellent driving record.
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.
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?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Kate Clark on Kate.Clark@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: 22/03/2025
