Overview
Employment Type
: Temporary Part Time (27 October 2025 to 18 October 2026)
Position Classification
: Speech Pathologist Level 1
Remuneration
: $37.03 – $43.27 per hour (plus superannuation; salary packaging options) plus NSW Health – Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme (conditions apply)
Location
: Coonabarabran, NSW
Hours Per Week
: 22
Applications Close
: 15 October 2025, 11:59pm
Role Title
: Speech Pathologist – Primary & Community Health
Incentives
: 10–20k Incentives Offered
Site
: Coonabarabran Health Service
About the role
The Allied Health Professional is an integral part of the multidisciplinary health care team, providing quality services to patients/clients of the Western NSW Local Health District (WNSWLHD) to meet their health and wellbeing needs.
This role provides a excellent opportunity to develop skills as a community health speech pathologist servicing a rural generalist mixed caseload.
You will work closely with a Senior Speech Pathologist, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Child & Family Health Nurses, Social Workers, Community Nurses and Administration staff.
To view the Position Description, please refer to the role details provided in the advertisement.
What you'll do
Contribute to a multidisciplinary team to deliver quality speech pathology services to a rural community.
Provide assessment, planning, and intervention across a mixed rural generalist caseload.
Collaborate with other Health District professionals to support patient care and wellbeing.
What we offer
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 Western NSW LHD 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 Denis Lenane at or on for more information.
Additional information for applicants
All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply. 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 will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit to determine needs and supports available.
Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child. All staff are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit NSW Government – Office of Children's Guardian.
Western NSW is committed to diversity, inclusion and belonging. Applications from all people are welcome to build a respectful workplace focused on health outcomes.
To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards.
For more information, view the Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD.
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📌 Speech Pathologist - Primary & Community Health - 10-20K Incentives Offered
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📍 New South Wales