Speech Pathologist - Adults
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- Speech Pathologist
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- REQ561101 Requisition #
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- Mar 24, 2025 Post Date
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Speech Pathologist Level 1/2
Remuneration: $37.03. - $52.83 Per hr (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Orange, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 19
Applications Close: 7 April 2025 – 11:59pm
Speech Pathologist - Adults
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. Our team consists of both paediatric and adult speech pathologists working across the community, general hospital and mental health settings. We strive to provide exceptional value-based healthcare to the people of western NSW, by upholding the CORE values and strategic directions of the organisation.
This position is a permanent part time level ½ Speech Pathology role within the general hospital, servicing the acute inpatient, rehabilitation wards and community outpatients, with rotations into the mental health setting.
Within this role you will be required to provide high-quality assessment, diagnosis, and management of adults with communication and swallowing disorders in a hospital setting. This role requires collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive patient care and improve patient outcomes.
To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description
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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
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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
