SCHN Carer Support Officer - REQ587228
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- The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network
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- REQ587228 Requisition #
Position Classification: Health Mgr Lvl 1
Remuneration: 84436 - 112331 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 32
Requisition ID: REQ587228
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.
- An eligibility list may be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
- We are open to job-share or multiple part time applicants for this position.
What you'll be doing
Please note that throughout the recruitment process you will be assessed with the following:
- Qualifications in (or currently studying for a qualification) within a welfare/healthcare discipline or equivalent work-related experience
- Demonstrated ability in working in partnership with carers
- Demonstrated ability to build staff capacity to support carers
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills including facilitating groups and workshops
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with staff and families and liaise with relevant stakeholders across services
- Excellent project management skills, including the management of multiple projects and deadlines
- Demonstrate qualities such as integrity, warmth, humility, friendliness, and enthusiasm.
- Capacity to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively within a team
As part of your application please address the following targeted questions:
- This role requires an understanding of contemporary issues, challenges and directions for carers. Please share your understanding of this.
- This role requires oversight of projects, and activities. These activities vary in scale, time and frequency. What tools or processes would you use to manage your responsibilities as the Carer Support Officer.
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.
Online applications must consist of:
- CV outlining your skills, knowledge, and experience as relevant to this role.
- Cover letter highlighting your claims for the role, and response to the two targeted questions.
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 Lauren Mcgrath on Lauren.Mcgrath@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: 12/07/2025
