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Child Life Therapist, Temporary Level 3, Oncology - REQ584178Join to apply for the Child Life Therapist, Temporary Level 3, Oncology - REQ584178 role at Sydney Children''s Hospitals NetworkChild Life Therapist, Temporary Level 3, Oncology - REQ58417821 hours ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Child Life Therapist, Temporary Level 3, Oncology - REQ584178 role at Sydney Children''s Hospitals NetworkEmployment Type: Temporary Full Time up until 13 April 2026Position Classification: Play Therapist Lvl 3Remuneration: 112396 - 116038 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)Hours Per Week: 38Requisition ID: REQ584178Sydney Children''s Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes with one purpose in mind to help young people live their healthiest lives.Click here to learn more about our NetworkAdditional InformationAn eligibility list may be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.This role is allocated to an oncology caseload, working within a team of Child Life Therapists, Music Therapists and Allied Health Assistants, whilst maintaining an expectation to work to other demands and needs in the wider department as required.What You''ll Be DoingThe 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.The Level 3 Child Life Therapy Will Use Their Advanced Professional Knowledge And Experience To Support Staff And To Share In The Growth And Development Of The Department ByPlanning, development and evaluation of child life therapy services.Development, implementation and evaluation of policies, procedures and practice guidelines for patient care.A bachelor of Education / Teaching (or a degree with a minimum of 2 years proven studies in Child Development plus education content)Postgraduate experience, skills and knowledge in Child Life Therapy provision, leadership and service developmentExperience working with children 0-18yrs especially 0-8yearsDemonstrated high level communication and interpersonal skills, with proven success in multidisciplinary team settings.Demonstrated time management and prioritisation skills with an ability to work flexibly within service demands.Demonstrated experience and commitment to continuing education, quality management and/or research activities.For roles that require formal qualifications, please note that overseas qualifications must be assessed by the Department of Education or the relevant authority appointed by the Australian Government for skilled migration purposes.SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers. We encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply. If you identify as an Indigenous Australian or as a person with a disability, please contact us if you would like some more information about our recruitment process.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Childrens Hospitals Network. Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.Please refer to the Application Guide and NSW Policy Directive PD2024_015 Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases for vaccination requirements.This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Childrens Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Childrens Guardian Website is committed to child safety in line with the Child Safe Standards. SCHN is committed to maintaining a child safe culture that upholds the rights of children and young people. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported, and are included in their care. Existing staff of SCHN and those seeking employment are required to prioritise the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people in their care and take action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.Applicants holding visas with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable local applicant is identified.Need more information?Click here for the Position DescriptionFind out more about applying for this positionFor role related queries or questions contact Sarah Scott on Sarah.Scott1@health.nsw.gov.auIf you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait islander wishing to apply for this role and want to speak with an Aboriginal person/representative from the Sydney Childrens Hospital Network please contact Wayne Dargan on wayne.dargan@health.nsw.gov.auFor technical support please contact the customer services team on 1300 679 367 and select option 3.Applications Close: 28/06/2025Seniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeTemporaryJob functionJob functionOtherIndustriesHospitals and Health CareReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Sydney Children''s Hospitals Network by 2xSign in to set job alerts for Child Life Specialist roles.Holroyd, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoHSIE Teacher Inspirational Educator | Immediate StartGreenacre, New South Wales, Australia 12 hours agoEngadine, New South Wales, Australia 4 weeks agoEarly Childhood Diploma Educators | LiverpoolMount Pritchard, New South Wales, Australia 3 hours agoMarrickville, New South Wales, Australia 9 hours agoNeutral Bay, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoLidcombe, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks agoLidcombe, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks agoLidcombe, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks agoTrainer and Assessor | Community ServicesSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoEarly Childhood Educator | Thursday and FridayErskineville, New South Wales, Australia 1 week agoEarly Childhood Teacher/ Educational Leader |Room LeaderKyeemagh, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoEarly Childhood Teacher | Educational LeaderNelson, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoNelson, New South Wales, Australia 1 week agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 4 weeks agoNorth Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoStanhope Gardens, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoCastle Hill, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoParramatta, New South Wales, Australia 2 days agoPadstow Heights, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoEarly Childhood Teacher | Educational LeaderNelson, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoCertificate III Early Childhood EducatorsPadstow Heights, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoMona Vale, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoSchofields, New South Wales, Australia 4 weeks agoWarriewood, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoNewington, New South Wales, Australia 1 week agoWere unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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