Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Clinician Lvl 7 Gde 1 open to all classifications of Health Employees Pharmacists Award, Health and Community Employees Psychologists Award and NSW Health Service Health Professionals Award
Remuneration: 109247 - 150767 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ579346
Position Classification: Health Clinician Lvl 7 Gde 1 open to all classifications of Health Employees Pharmacists Award, Health and Community Employees Psychologists Award and NSW Health Service Health Professionals Award
Remuneration: 109247 - 150767 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ579346
We're looking for an experienced allied health leader ready to influence strategic transformation at the frontline. If you know how to inspire lasting impact in NSW Health, this is your moment to drive real change for children, young people and families.
Following the recent review of the Children’s Healthcare Network the NSW Children, Young People and Families Health Network (CYPFHN) has been established. CYPFHN is a statewide service hosted by Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network (SCHN) and Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD). Applicants from across NSW are encouraged to apply. A NSW Health location or facility at a relevant Local Health District close to the successful applicant's geographical location will be negotiated with a relevant Local Health District if required.
What you'll be doing
The Allied Health Lead, NSW Children Young People and Families Health Network (CYPFHN) is responsible for providing expert knowledge, understanding and leadership in paediatric allied health care for children and young people.
The Clinical Lead – Allied Health will bring a clear allied health voice and broad knowledge and understanding of the NSW health system. Working with a broad range of key internal and external stakeholders from various clinical and professional backgrounds, this role will provide expertise and support to programs, projects and initiatives and bring the clinical perspective to the work of CYPFHN.
CYPFHN is a statewide service hosted by Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network (SCHN) and Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD).
CYPFHN is a diverse, multidisciplinary, dispersed team. The key purpose of CYPFHN is to support statewide implementation of strategic priorities for the health of children, young people and families.
CYPFHN works system wide, working collaboratively with clinical staff, senior management, and executive stakeholders from Local Health Districts (LHDs) and Specialty Health Networks (SHNs), NSW Health agencies, clinical networks, peer groups and communities of practice to implement statewide priority projects. Projects typically focus on the implementation of change or other key initiatives aligned with the strategic directions for children, young people and families in NSW.
The Clinical Lead – Allied Health will bring a clear allied health voice and broad knowledge and understanding of the NSW health system. Working with a broad range of key internal and external stakeholders from various clinical and professional backgrounds, this role will provide expertise and support to programs, projects and initiatives and bring the clinical perspective to the work of CYPFHN.
CYPFHN is a statewide service hosted by Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network (SCHN) and Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD).
CYPFHN is a diverse, multidisciplinary, dispersed team. The key purpose of CYPFHN is to support statewide implementation of strategic priorities for the health of children, young people and families.
CYPFHN works system wide, working collaboratively with clinical staff, senior management, and executive stakeholders from Local Health Districts (LHDs) and Specialty Health Networks (SHNs), NSW Health agencies, clinical networks, peer groups and communities of practice to implement statewide priority projects. Projects typically focus on the implementation of change or other key initiatives aligned with the strategic directions for children, young people and families in NSW.
Additional Information:
- An eligibility list may be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
Please note that throughout the recruitment process you will be assessed with the following:
- Relevant Allied Health and/or post graduate qualifications with substantial leadership, management and clinical expertise in paediatrics, child health or young people’s health.
- Demonstrated experience in delivering strategic initiatives and leading clinical improvement projects including project planning and negotiation, stakeholder engagement, implementation, milestone reporting, and plan for evaluation.
- Demonstrated experience in successfully engaging clinical practitioners and different stakeholders at all levels of an organisation to create and sustain partnerships across entities, motivate and influence others.
- Demonstrated leadership qualities, with experience in empowering and motivating teams, highly developed interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills, incorporating a high standard of oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated experience in analysing and interpreting complex information and data and competence in the use of Microsoft Office and a range of computer systems.
- Demonstrated experience in providing support and mentoring others to facilitate implementation and management of projects in order to achieve organisational goals and objectives.
- Ability to contribute to planning and implementation of priority projects in paediatric settings with sound understanding of the broader policy and strategic context.
- Valid unrestricted drivers licence for use in NSW and willingness to travel in the course of employment, including overnight stays as required.
As part of your application please address the following targeted questions in a cover letter that is no more than 1 page:
- Give an example of a recent strategy you implemented and your approach for building commitment with the key stakeholders. How did you overcome resistance from a difficult stakeholder?
- Explain how you have built credibility and trust within a complex system. How would this help you to position a new strategic project to demonstrate its value and relevance to both allied health clinicians and managers in NSW Health?
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 Children’s Hospitals Network. Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.
NSWHealth 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.
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
Need more information?
For role related queries or questions contact Gretchen Buck on [email protected]
If 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 Children’s Hospital Network please contact Wayne Dargan on [email protected]
For technical support please contact the customer services team on 1300 679 367 and select option 3.
Applications Close: 10/06/2025
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