Western NSW Local Health District Reference number REQ639339 Occupation Allied Health Assistant Work type Part-Time Location Bathurst & Central West NSW Salary Information $64364.88 - $66830.31 Closing date 05 April 2026 at 11:59pm Employment Type : Part Time Permanent Position Classification : Tech Assistant Grade 2 Remuneration : $32.46 - $33.16 ph ( superannuation salary packaging options) Location: Orange, NSW – Hours Per Week: 32 Applications Close: 5 April 2026 – 11:59pm Vision & Hearing Screener - Statewide Eyesight Preschooler Screening (StEPS) & Statewide Infant Screening Hearing (SWIS-H) Service Delivery Directorate - Child Youth & Family Division About the role If you have a passion to for the for providing the best positive health outcomes for children, families and our wider community. 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. In this role, 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. To 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 Sandra Ford on (0 6369 7275 / 0439 592 861 or at sandra.ford@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. 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 about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD
