Job Description

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (4 Jan 2026 – 3 Jan 2028)
n Position Classification: Speech Pathologist Level 3
n Remuneration: $61.31 - $63.30 per hr (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
n Location: Orange, NSW – Find out more
n Hours Per Week: 24
n Applications Close: 4 Oct 2026 – 11:59pm

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About the role

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Join the Mental Health Drug and Alcohol Service at Bloomfield Hospital, Orange, as a Senior Speech Pathologist and make a meaningful impact on the care and recovery of adults experiencing mental illness. Working as one of two Level 3 Senior Speech Pathologists within the service, you will provide advanced assessment, diagnosis and management of communication, cognitive-communication and swallowing difficulties, while contributing specialist expertise to multidisciplinary treatment and recovery planning. This rewarding role offers the opportunity to provide clinical leadership, education, supervision and service development within a specialist mental health setting, supporting accessible, person-centred and recovery-oriented care while helping shape the future of speech pathology services in adult inpatient mental health.

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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.

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Role-related enquiries: Please contact Teagan Middleton, Head of Department on 02 6369 3*** or at ***************@health.nsw.gov.au for more information.

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Additional information for applicants:

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- 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.
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- This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary).
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- 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.
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- 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 protected 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
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- 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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- To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards
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- For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD
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📌 Speech Pathologist- Senior Mental Health (Orange)
🏢 NSW Health
📍 Orange