Allied Health Assistant (Oncology Social Work)

NSW Health; Randwick; On-site; AUD 66,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work opportunities

Salary packaging and meal benefits

Accrued days off (ADOs)

Fitness passport

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

NSW Health is seeking an Allied Health Assistant to join the Oncology Social Work team at Sydney Children’s Hospital Network in Randwick. The role provides support to clinicians, families and children undergoing cancer treatment and operates within a multidisciplinary, patient‑centered care setting.

You will work under supervision of AHPs to facilitate interventions, coordinate equipment, and help ensure timely access to services.

Qualifications

• Highly developed organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills; strong computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Support AHPs in delivering clinical and therapeutic services to children and families.
• Work under supervision of physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech pathologists and other team members.
• Assist with equipment provision and timely access to services and interventions.
• Contribute to a busy, multidisciplinary team to improve patient experience.

Skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Education

Certificate III or IV Allied Health Assistant Qualifications

Job description

Allied Health Assistant (Oncology Social Work)

Employment Type:TemporaryFull Time until 6 October 2027
Position Classification:Allied Health Assistants
Remuneration:65704.3 - 74286.6 full-time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week:38
Requisition ID:REQ702527
Location: Randwick
Applications Close: Midnight on 1 November 2026
For role related queries or questions contact Maria Coelho 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.

An exciting opportunity exists to join the SCH Social Work Department to provide assistance to the oncology social work team. This is a very busy role providing assistance to families attending SCH for cancer treatment.

The successful applicant will have highly developed organisational skills, a good understanding of the psychosocial issues affecting children and families with complex health needs and be able to work independently within the scope of the role. The position is well supported with a range of professional devevelopment opportunities, including clinical supervion.

What you’ll be doing

The Allied Health Assistant is part of an integrated, multidisciplinary allied health team to improve patient experience by providing assistance and support to allied health professionals (AHPs) in the provision of clinical and therapeutic services’ services to children, young people and families in the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network.

The Allied Health Assistant (AHA) will work as a member of the multidisciplinary team, under the direction and supervision of physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech pathologists, dietitians, child life therapists and social workers.

The AHA will provide assistance to the AHPs in helping to facilitate various clinical interventions designed to provide timely access to services & intervention including with provisions of equipment.

Additional Benefits

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

Additional Requirements

• Completion of 12 or more months' service as an Allied Health Assistant Level 1 and/or Certificate III or IV Allied Health Assistant Qualifications or equivalent professional qualifications or working towards qualification.
• Experience working with children and families. Experience working with people with disability and/or in a hospital or healthcare environment.
• Proven ability to be organised, prioritise a number of competing demands/tasks & manage time effectively & efficiently.
• Ability to work independently and within a team; and ability to work under instruction with a willingness to learn.
• Highly effective interpersonal and written communication skills and computer literacy
• Ability to work flexible work hours, including weekends when negotiated
• Understanding WH&S requirements of the role and physical ability to move / transfer clients & equipment safely

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 full or part time vacancies.