Child Life Therapist

The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network; Sydney; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work opportunities

Salary packaging

Meal entertainment benefits

Accrued days off (ADOs)

Fitness passport

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

The Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network is seeking a Child Life Therapist to provide family‑centred clinical services to inpatients and outpatients. You will plan, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate therapeutic play, procedural education and support to reduce anxiety and support developmental milestones where possible.

Position is permanent full-time with flexible arrangements where appropriate.

Qualifications

• Experience with family centred clinical services.
• Ability to plan, implement and evaluate therapeutic play.
• Experience with paediatric patients preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide family centred clinical services to inpatients and/or outpatients referred to Child Life Therapy.
• Utilise specialist knowledge to plan, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate therapeutic and medical play, procedural education & support.
• To reduce anxiety through teaching coping strategies and distraction, and to maintain and extend developmental milestones where possible.

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time. This position is full time; however, part time/job share arrangements may also be considered. Position Classification: Play Therapist Lvl 1-2 Remuneration: 79419 - 104964 full-time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging) Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: REQ702769 Location: Randwick Applications Close: Midnight on 11 November 2026 For role related queries or questions contact Kirsty-Leah Goymour on [e-mail]

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.

Areas for cover

• Short Stay surgical unit
• Babies and toddlers
• neurology
• Intensive care
• pathology
• plastics clinic

What you'll be doing

The Child Life Therapist will provide family centred clinical services to inpatients and/or outpatients referred to Child Life Therapy. The Child Life Therapist will utilise specialist knowledge to plan, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate therapeutic and medical play, procedural education &support, to reduce anxiety through teaching coping strategies and distraction, and to maintain and extend developmental milestones where possible.

Additional Benefits (where applicable)

• Flexible work opportunities
• Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits
• 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.

Eligibility

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.

Equality and Inclusion

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 technical support please contact 1300 679 367

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