Help make a long-term positive impact on the well-being of children and adolescents with chronic conditions.

CRVCID No. 755089

We currently have fixed term opportunity (through until 27 February 2028). 

This is a Fixed Term Part Time at 45.6 hours – 76 hours per fortnight (0.6 - 1 FTE) appointment with preferred work days including Monday and Friday.

Applicants assessed as suitable through this process will be considered for other vacancies within the team (within the next 12 months).

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Allied Health Assistant to join our Move to Improve team, supporting children and families in achieving their physical activity goals.

As part of our multi-disciplinary team, you will assist the Senior Physiotherapist, Senior Exercise Physiologist, and other health professionals to deliver physical activity programs. 

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting with child assessments and physical activity sessions, including preparing session locations and equipment.
• Supporting individual and group physical activity and play-based interventions.
• Supporting the team with administrative and research-based tasks.
• Providing feedback to clinicians on children’s progress and assisting in communication with families.
• Maintaining team resources, equipment, and accurate documentation.
• Participating in team meetings, case discussions, educational initiatives, and quality improvement activities.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and adolescents with chronic conditions, and have an interest in physical activity programs, child development or play-based interventions we encourage you to apply.

About Move to Improve

Move to Improve is a new service based at Perth Children’s Hospital that supports children and adolescents with chronic conditions to increase their participation in physical activity.

By integrating physical activity into clinical care at Perth Children’s Hospital under a research framework, Move to Improve aims to address the barriers faced by children with chronic conditions and their families, and provide them with accessible, evidence-based and sustainable opportunities to increase physical activity and improve their health and wellbeing. 

Move to Improve has been developed by consumers, researchers and health professionals, and will be delivered by a multi-disciplinary team, including exercise physiologists, dietitians, physiotherapists and psychologists who will assist children and adolescents to develop and achieve their own personal physical activity goals.

This 5 year research project has been made possible through funding from the Stan Perron Charitable Foundation and Perth Children’s Hospital Foundation.

How to Apply 

We welcome your application via the ‘Apply for Job’ button at the bottom of this page. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation. Your application should contain the following:

• A current Please ensure any experience working with children is clearly documented.
• A response to the selection criteria 1-5 as per the Job Description form in a maximum of 2-3 pages.  View the applicant information package and Job Description Form (JDF) attached for more information, including the selection criteria).(Please note that examples of how you have applied your skills, knowledge and experience help to demonstrate that you have met the selection criteria).
• The name, email and contact details of two referees who can be contacted to provide a confidential report. (we will contact you and seek your confirmation prior to contacting your listed referees).

These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.

Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form (available online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au). 

For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Emily Davey, Manager - Move to Improve, on 0408 685 408 or emily.davey@health.wa.gov.au with any specific questions related to this role.

Help in submitting your application: If you experience technical difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

Eligibility: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. Fixed term and/or casual contracts can be held by individuals on visas that allow working rights within Australia.

Sponsorship is not currently available for this position.

Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.

WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

In addition, we are committed to growing our Aboriginal workforce as part of WA Health Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.

This position is subject to a Western Australian Working with Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au

About CAHS

The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) is proud to be the leading service provider for paediatric healthcare in Western Australia, as the State’s only dedicated health service for infants, children, and young people. CAHS comprises three service areas: Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH) and Neonatology, Community Health, and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).

With over 7000 employees, our services are delivered at PCH and King Edward Memorial Hospitals (KEMH), as well as across a network of more than 160 community clinics across the Perth metropolitan area.

For further information about the benefits of working for CAHS, please click here and for further information regarding CAHS’ services, please click here

CAHS values: To achieve our vision of healthy kids, healthy communities, CAHS is committed to providing a workplace culture that is driven and shaped by our values of Compassion, Collaboration, Equity, Respect, Excellence and Accountability. During the selection process you may be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position in accordance with the values. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact the person named in this advert.

Support for your interview process

CAHS is committed to ensuring that our interview process meets the access needs of all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to accommodate a disability, enhance access, or support your inclusion and success during the interview, please contact the CAHS Talent Acquisition Team prior to your interview.

You can reach the team via CAHS.talentacquisition@health.wa.gov.au or by calling 08 6456 0321. All enquiries will be treated confidentially.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted. 

LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS CAN NOT BE CONSIDERED.