Western NSW Local Health District
Reference number
REQ639339
Occupation
Allied Health Assistant
Work type
Part-Time
Location
Bathurst & Central West NSW
Salary Information
$ $
Closing date
10 March 2026 at 11:59pm
Employment Type: Part Time Permanent
Position Classification: Tech Assistant Grade 2
Remuneration: $ $33.16 ph (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Orange, NSW –
Hours Per Week: 32
Applications Close: 10 March 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 / or at 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