At a Glance
- Tasks: Help identify vision and hearing impairments in children to ensure they receive proper care.
- Company: Join the Western NSW Local Health District, dedicated to community health.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, superannuation, salary packaging options, and flexible hours.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with opportunities for career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Passion for health outcomes and teamwork skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 55935 - 68365 $ per year.
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (Up to July 2027)
Position Classification: Technical Assistant Grade 2
Remuneration: $33.76 - $35.05 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Orange, NSW
Hours Per Week: 10
Applications Close: 9 November 2026 – 11:59pm
About the role
The SWISH / StEPS Team are looking for a Technical Assistant who is passionate about providing positive health outcomes for children, families and the wider community to join their team. In this role, you will help identify Children and Infants with Vision & Hearing Impairments to ensure they receive the appropriate care and set them up for life. You will be a part of a larger team working in hospital & community settings.
You will be working as a part of the NSW Statewide Eyesight Preschooler Screening (StEPS) Program, that offers all 4-year-old children a free vision screening assessment. You will also be working as a part of the NSW Statewide Infant Screening Hearing (SWIS-H) Program, which aims to identify babies born with a significant hearing loss and introduce them to appropriate services as soon as possible.
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.
Role-related enquiries:
Please contact Sandra Ford on (02) 6369 7*** / 0439 592 *** or at ***********@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 (ongoing or temporary).
- 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.
- 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.
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