Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (28/9/26 - 18/12/26) - Job Share may be considered
Position Classification: Speech Pathologist Level 1/2
Remuneration: $40.05 - $57.14 per hr (+ superannuation + )
Location: Orange, NSW -
Hours Per Week: 24
Applications Close: 3 September 2026 - 11:59pm

Speech Pathologist - Paediatrics
Orange Health Service

About the role

We are seeking Speech Pathologist's to join our dynamic and well-established speech pathology team at Orange Health Service.

The Speech Pathologists will be responsible for the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based speech pathology services to paediatrics. The position plays a key role in supporting individuals with communication and swallowing disorders.

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.

Working within an integrated allied health team, the role provides opportunities for collaboration and shared learning across disciplines and client populations. The Speech Pathologist contributes to the delivery of safe, person-centred care by applying current clinical knowledge, professional standards, and organisational values in all aspects of practice.

These positions are suited to clinicians who value variety, adaptability, and teamwork. The caseload offers opportunities to develop and refine a broad clinical skill set, supported by regular supervision, mentoring, and professional development pathways. The roles require flexibility to balance competing service priorities,



and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment where all team members are co-located and contribute to a cohesive, supportive workplace culture.

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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

· Skilled 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:

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· 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, Speech Pathology Head of Department on (02) 6369 3450 or at for more information.

· All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under . 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:

· 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.

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📌 Speech Pathologist - Paediatrics (Orange)
🏢 NSW Health
📍 Orange