Speech Pathologist
- 📁
- Speech Pathologist
- 📅
- REQ560767 Requisition #
- 📅
- Mar 24, 2025 Post Date
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time – Job share may be considered
Position Classification: Speech Pathologist Level 1/2
Remuneration: $73,427.00 - $104,753.00 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Orange, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 38
Applications Close: 7 April 2025 – 11:59pm
Speech Pathologist - Paediatric
Orange Health Service
About the role
We are seeking a speech pathologist to join our dynamic and well-established speech pathology team at Orange Health Service. Within this role you will be responsible for the provision of high quality comprehensive paediatric services within the education setting and primary and community health. This role may also involve rotation into the acute care and mental health settings to support the adult speech pathology team.
In this role, you will provide assessment, diagnosis, and intervention for children with communication and feeding difficulties. You will work collaboratively with families, educators, and other health professionals to support children in achieving their communication and developmental goals.
In this role, you may be required to provide high-quality assessment, diagnosis, and management of adults with communication and swallowing disorders in a hospital setting.
To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description
Early in your career? Get AHEAD!
Kick-start your career with Western NSW LHD’s Allied Health Early Accelerated Development (AHEAD) Program. This unique program provides early-career allied health professionals with:
- Support as you commence your role and throughout your first two years in the District
- Connection with a peer network of allied health professionals
- Professional education and interdisciplinary workshops building professional capability in a range of areas, including leadership and quality improvement
- Career development opportunities both within and beyond the program
The AHEAD program is open to early-career allied health professionals in Western NSW LHD. Find out more here: AHEAD program information
Hear from our early-career professionals: WNSWLHD Allied Health Rural Graduate program.
A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.
To apply for this role:
· Click ‘Apply’
· Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login
· Upload your current resume
· Answer the selection criteria
Role-related enquiries: Please contact Teagan Middleton, Head of Department – Speech Pathology on (02) 6369 3450 or at Teagan.Middleton@health.nsw.gov.au for more information.
Additional information for applicants:
· All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
· This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future.
· Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
· Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian
· Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
· To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards
· For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD
