Senior Speech Pathologist - Paediatrics

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (5/1/26 – 12/12/26) – Job Share may be considered

Position Classification: Speech Pathologist Level 3

Remuneration: $112,396.00 - $116,038.00 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)

Location: Orange, NSW – Find out more

Hours Per Week: 38

Applications Close: 11 November 2025 – 11:59pm

Senior Speech Pathologist - Paediatrics

Orange Health Service

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Speech Pathologist to join our dynamic and well-established speech pathology team at Orange Health Service. As the senior speech pathologist, you will be responsible for the provision of high quality comprehensive paediatric speech pathology services within community health (0-5 yrs) and the education setting- local schools and preschools. This role requires you to work independently.

This role will require you to provide high-quality, family-centred assessment, intervention, and consultation to children and families across primary and community health settings, local schools, and preschools. The role aims to support children’s communication, language, and feeding development to enhance participation, learning, and wellbeing. Working collaboratively with families, educators, and multidisciplinary health teams, to promote early identification, prevention, and management of communication and swallowing difficulties. This position contributes to building capacity within the community by empowering families and educators to support children’s development in their everyday environments.

Within this role you will promote quality and safety of services by providing clinical supervision and support to level 1 and 2 staff, allied health assistants and students. You will participate in planning, implementing, evaluating, and reporting on services to promote effectiveness and efficiency of clinical service delivery.

To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description

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