Employment Type: Permanent Part Time. Job Share Arrangements may be considered.
Position Classification: Tech Assist Gde 2
Remuneration: 64364.88 - 66830.31 full time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: up to 5.5. Option to work alternate weekends, comprising: 6 hours on Saturday, 5 hours on Sunday every second weekend.
Location: Randwick. Coverage across other sites within the South Eastern Sydney Local Health District as operational needs require.
Application Close: Midnight on 18 June 2026.
Contact: Belinda Reeve,
Key Responsibilities
* Conduct newborn hearing screening using Automated Auditory Brainstem Response (AABR) technology while infants are asleep or resting quietly in maternity and nursery units.
* Identify newborns who require further assessment and facilitate referral pathways for diagnostic audiology services.
* Communicate screening outcomes to parents and caregivers in a professional, supportive, and empathetic manner.
* Accurately document screening results in the infant's Personal Health Record (Blue Book) and maintain records within relevant electronic databases.
* Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure timely access to follow-up services and early intervention programs where required.
* Adhere to SWISH program protocols, policies, and quality standards.
What You'll Be Doing
The aim of the State-Wide Infant Screening-Hearing (SWISH) program is to screen all newborn infants for hearing loss in their first few days of life prior to discharge home from their birth hospital. You will join our team on a Permanent Part-Time basis and fulfill the above responsibilities.
Qualifications
* Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
* Previous experience working with newborns or babies preferably in a hospital setting.
* Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
* Demonstrate effective time management skills and attention to detail.
* Basic computer skills with willingness to learn to use various systems.
* Experience in working within a highly technical environment and/or healthcare setting.
Additional Benefits (for eligible employees)
* Flexible work opportunities.
* Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits, accrued days off (ADOs).
* Fitness passport.
* Employee assistance program (EAP).
Child Safe Standards
SCHN is committed to maintaining a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, in line with NSW Health's commitment to the Child Safe Standards. All staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Equal Opportunity Employer
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families.
Additional Information
Permanent NSW Health roles require Australian citizenship or permanent residency. Temporary visa holders may be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified.
NSW Health vaccination and screening requirements must be met prior to commencement.
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children's Guardian.
Where required, overseas qualifications must be formally assessed by the Department of Education or relevant authority for recognition in Australia.
An Eligibility List may be created for future permanent and temporary part time vacancies.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
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