Employment Type : Temporary Full Time until 30 June 2027

Position Classification : Welfare Off Lvl 3

Remuneration : - full-time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)

Hours Per Week : 38

Requisition ID : REQ

Location : Child Wellbeing Unit, Wollongong

Applications Close : Midnight on 18 October 2026

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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.

Confirming that for the duration of the contract, up to 30 June 2027, the position will be based at the Child Wellbeing Unit, Wollongong. Should the contract be extended beyond 30 June 2027, the position will be based at an SCHN facility, such as The Children’s Hospital at Westmead or Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick.

What You'll Be Doing

Undertake child protection and wellbeing risk assessments and provide telephone advice, support and education to health workers on all aspects of child protection and wellbeing.

Additional Benefits (where applicable):

- Flexible work opportunities
- Salary packaging and meal entertainment perks
- accrued days off (ADOs)
- fitness passport
- employee assistance program (EAP)

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 temporary full or part time vacancies.

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

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