Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Up to 12 Jun 2026)
Position Classification: Speech Pathologist Level 3
Remuneration: $116, $120,680.00 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Bloomfield, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 38
Applications Close: 4 February 2026 – 11:59pm
Senior Speech Pathologist - Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS)
Mental Health Drug & Alcohol - Orange
About the role
The Speech Pathology team at Orange Health Service are looking for a Senior Speech Pathologist to work within the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS). This temporary vacancy role covers inpatient and outpatient services.
Community CAMHS offer specialist assessment and care for children and young people (0-18 years) with complex mental health challenges.
The service works with children and young people when other treatments have not worked, or when a mental illness is having a big impact on their health and wellbeing.
The Gaagumarra Ngu-mambinya CAMHS inpatient unit is based in Orange but accepts patients from across NSW. The unit provides voluntary and involuntary care in a hospital setting, for young people aged between 12 and 17 years. The unit is for short term, specialist assessments and recovery. It offers care when community-based treatments have not helped, or when a mental health crisis or mental illness cannot be safely treated in the community.
You will work within intelligent and supportive multidisciplinary teams including Psychiatry, Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Dietetics, Mental Health Nurses, Aboriginal Health Clinicians, Allied Health Assistants, Administration Staff, Peer Support Workers, and teachers from the local school. There are also local and external supervision opportunities to develop skills in working within Mental Health.
As the Senior Speech Pathologist within the CAMHS unit, you will be responsible for providing high quality, culturally competent integrated services to children, adolescents and families with mental health needs. You will be responsible for clinically supervising and supporting staff as directed by the head of department and assisting with quality and service improvements. You will be passionate about collaboration and innovation and inspire and empower a supportive team.
To find out more 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.
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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 find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards
* For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD