At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead speech pathology services in mental health settings for adults and adolescents.
- Company: Western NSW Local Health District, dedicated to improving rural health.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, superannuation, salary packaging, and relocation support.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to community health and wellbeing.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact on mental health recovery and service development.
- Qualifications: Experienced Speech Pathologist with advanced clinical skills.
The predicted salary is between 56800 - 125507 $ per year.
Western NSW Local Health District – Bloomfield NSW
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 03 January 2028)
Position Classification: Speech Pathologist Level 3
Remuneration: $121,568.00 - $125,507.00 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Orange NSW
Hours Per Week: 38
Applications Close: 27 October 2026 – 11:59pm
About the role
An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Senior Speech Pathologist to join the Mental Health Drug & Alcohol Service at Bloomfield Hospital, Orange. One of two Senior Speech Pathologists within the service, this position combines advanced clinical practice, leadership and service development across both adult and child and adolescent mental health settings.
Offering a rare blend of clinical leadership and service diversity, this role provides the opportunity to lead speech pathology services within the adult inpatient mental health unit for three days while contributing to Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services for two days. Working across both settings, you will utilise advanced speech pathology skills to support communication, recovery and participation in care for consumers experiencing mental health challenges at different stages of life.
As a Senior Clinician, you will play a key role in supporting multidisciplinary teams through consultation, education and advocacy, while contributing to supervision, quality improvement initiatives, evidence-based practice and the ongoing development of speech pathology services. With a high level of clinical autonomy, you will help shape accessible, person-centred and recovery-oriented care for individuals experiencing mental health challenges.
This is a rewarding opportunity for a skilled Speech Pathologist seeking to make a meaningful impact within a specialist mental health environment while contributing to innovative service development and improved outcomes for consumers across the lifespan.
Helping you Move to Western NSW
The Welcome Experience is a free NSW Government service supporting workers (and their families) who have accepted a job with Western NSW LHD in most locations. The service helps with housing, schooling, partner work and community connections.
A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health.
Role-related enquiries: Please contact Teagan Middleton on 026369 3*** 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).
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.
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Contact Details:
Western NSW Local Health District Recruitment Team
