Allied Health Assistant, Child Life and Music Therapy - Oncology Day Unit

Employment Type:TemporaryPart Time until 18 June 2027. The preference is for one applicant appointed to the full 30hrs across five days a week, Monday to Friday. However, a job share, part time allocation will be considered.
Position Classification:Allied Health Assistants
Remuneration:65704.3 - 74286.63 full-time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week:30
Requisition ID:REQ708231
Location: Westmead
Applications Close: Midnight on 18 November 2026
For role related queries or questions contact Sarah Scott on ****@health.nsw.gov.au

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

To assist the Child Life and Music Therapy department, through the clinical interactions with children and young people's group or individual sessions, (supervision, implementation, preparation, and cleaning and maintaining of resources), under the direction of a Child Life Therapist. To provide administrative support for the department as required.

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

Responses to the questions below:





- Certificate level training in children's services, Allied Health assistance or other relevant courses
- Experience working with children 0-18yrs - especially 0-8years
- Professional approach to work practices
- Well organised work practices
- Able to maintain confidentiality

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.

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 part time vacancies.

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📌 Allied Health Assistant, Child Life and Music Therapy (Sydney)
🏢 NSW Health
📍 Sydney