Employment Type
: Temporary Full Time up to 30 June ****
Position Classification
: Health Clinician Lvl 3 (Dietitian Lvl 3, Occupational Therapist Lvl 3, Physiotherapist Lvl 3, Social Worker Lvl 3, Speech Pathologist Lvl 3, Clinical Nurse Specilaist Grade 2)
Remuneration
: ****************** (full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week
: 38
Requisition ID
: REQ******
Location:
Westmead
Applications close:
Midnight on 8 March ****
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.
What you'll be doing
Trapeze is the adolescent transition service that works in close collaboration with the Department of Adolescent Medicine across The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network (SCHN).
Its core work is to support transition for young people aged ***** years with chronic conditions and their families/carers, utilising a developmental approach to independence and self-care, preparing for transfer to adult services, linking to primary and community care and addressing their psychosocial health.
Many challenges are faced by young people with chronic conditions as they move from child-centred care to adult orientated health services.
At this point they assume responsibility for their own care and in some cases there is fragmentation in their treatment, which reduces health outcomes for the young person.
The aim of Trapeze is to engage young people with chronic conditions in adult health services, enhance the quality of their life and reduce unplanned avoidable hospitalisations.
The service provides support to young people as they transition, adopting an integrated coordinated care approach as the Model of Care, and thereby promoting better continuity of care as well as appropriate follow up support within the adult health service framework.
The program also aims to reduce the progression and complication of significant chronic conditions in young people at a time of unstable physical, emotional and psychological development.
Trapeze is a multidisciplinary team located at The Children's Hospital at Westmead and Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick, comprising social workers, an adolescent physician, an occupational therapist, clinical nurse specialists, an administration officer and a manager.
•The primary purpose of this position is to provide psychosocial and care coordination interventions to improve the transition process for these young people and their families.
This will include comprehensive transition assessment,



individual and family support, collaboration with multidisciplinary Trapeze team, other hospital subspecialty teams and external stakeholders.
•The Senior Allied Health Professional will support young people with high risk clinical conditions to optimise health outcomes by developing their capacity for self-management as developmentally appropriate.
•Trapeze is a Network Service, however, this position will initially be based mainly at The Children's Hospital at Westmead.
There is potential for the role to work across both the Children's Hospital at Westmead and the Sydney Children's Hospital at Randwick.
How to Apply
Click 'Apply Online' and submit your application including:
• A resume detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages)
• Answers to the selection criteria in the
Position Description
:
Tertiary qualification in an appropriate allied health or nursing discipline and registration with appropriate skilled body.
A demonstrated high level of communication will be required to contribute to Youth & Transition service delivery, resource development and clinical support.
Demonstrated postgraduate experience and knowledge of adolescents living with chronic conditions, the developmental considerations involved and associated transition to adult healthcare challenges.
Demonstrated expertise in evidence-based psychosocial interventions and group work.
Evidence of high level skills working in partnership with a multidisciplinary team and other service providers.
Experience in care coordination and knowledge of health care and psychosocial resources in the community .
Competence in computer skills and the use of electronic medical record
A Current NSW Drivers Licence
Additional Benefits (for eligible employees)
• Salary packaging for tax savings
• Meal entertainment savings
• Accrued Day Off (ADO) for Full Time employees
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fitness Passport
• Flexible Work Practice Opportunities
Need more information?
1) Click here for the
Position Description
2) Find out more about
applying
for this position
3)
Learn more about
The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network
4)
Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool,
Stepping Up




to assist in preparing your application.
For role related queries or questions contact Jourdan Emily Hancock on ******
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.
For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to SCHN's Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact
******
For technical support please contact the customer services team on ************.
SCHN is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementing
the Child Safe Standards.
We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care.
All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Additional Information
Applicants will be assessed
against the essential criteria in the
Position Description
.
Please ensure that you review this document to understand the full requirements of the role.
NSW Health is committed to accessibility
and may provide adjustments to the recruitment and interview process as needed, including physical adjustments, interview setup, or scheduling needs.
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.
Employment of temporary visa holders
is only considered if no suitable permanent resident or citizen is identified after labour market testing.
Please note:
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
All workers must meet NSW Health's
vaccination and screening requirements
before starting employment.
See
PD****_15
for more detail.
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
For roles that require formal qualifications
, please note that overseas qualifications must be assessed by the
Department of Education
or the relevant authority appointed by the Australian Government for skilled migration purposes.
Eligibility List -
An eligibility list may be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.

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