Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Allied Health Assistants
Remuneration: 65704.3 - 65704.3 - full-time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ678774
Location: Westmead
Application Close: Midnight 25 July 2026
For role related queries or questions contact Ruth Baker on [email protected]

At the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, every role helps children and young people live their healthiest lives.

As the largest paediatric health service in Australia, we care for thousands of children each year, in hospital and at home. Our people are united by compassion, collaboration and excellence in care.

What you'll be doing

The Allied Health Assistant (Orthotic) provides technical assistance to orthotists and the manufacture of a range of orthotic and related devices for patients referred to the Orthotics Department and through participation in the Orthotics team, works towards the achievement of the mission, philosophy and objectives of the Orthotics Department.

The normal hours of operation are from 8.00 am to 4.30 pm, Monday to Friday. On occasion may work outside of these times in special circumstance or in the case of an emergency. May also on occasion be required to attend to assist on home visits, other facilities or outreach services.

Additional Benefits (where applicable): Flexible work opportunities, Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits, accrued days off (ADOs), fitness passport, employee assistance program (EAP)

How to Apply:




Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:

- A resume (maximum 5 pages) outlining your experience

- Responses to the questions below:

- Any certificate III level technical qualification and applicant must be willing to undergo further on the job training

- An interest in making things along with a focus on the quality and efficiency of your work

- Valuable communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team in a busy environment

- Existing knowledge or experience in technical activities may be an advantage. This might include any one of the following: use of hand tools, workshop machinery, leather work, welding, plastic moulding or other technical or manufacturing skills

- Prior work experience and/or training as an orthotic/prosthetic technical assistant may also be an advantage.

Child Safe Standards:
SCHN is committed to maintaining a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, in line with NSW Health’s commitment to 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:

SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families.

Permanent NSW Health roles require Australian citizenship or permanent residency. Temporary visa holders may be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified.

NSW Health vaccination and screening requirements must be met prior to commencement.

This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian.

Where required, overseas qualifications must be formally assessed by the Department of Education or relevant authority for recognition in Australia.

An Eligibility List may be created for future permanent and temporary full or part time vacancies.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families. For application support, visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application, or contact the SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant at [email protected]

For technical support please contact 1300 679 367

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