Newborn Hearing Screener Tech Assistant

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.

Requisition ID: REQ669856

Location: Randwick. Successful applicants will be expected to provide coverage across other sites within the South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) as operational needs require.

Applications Close: Midnight on 20 June 2026

For role related queries or questions contact

Belinda Reeve on ***email_hidden***

At the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network , every role helps children and young people live their healthiest lives.

As the largest paediatric health service in Australia, we care for thousands of children each year, in hospital and at home. Our people are united by compassion, collaboration and excellence in care.

Newborn Hearing Screener – SWISH Program (Permanent Part-Time) The Statewide Infant Screening – Hearing (SWISH) Program is a NSW Health initiative that provides universal newborn hearing screening to identify hearing loss as early as possible. Screening is conducted within the first few days of life, usually before discharge from hospital or shortly thereafter.

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Newborn Hearing Screener to join our team on a Permanent Part-Time (PPT) basis.

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.

Call Belinda Reeve 9382 1462 or [email protected] for any questions.

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.

Additional Benefits (for eligible employees): Flexible work opportunities, Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits, accrued days off (ADOs), fitness passport, employee assistance program (EAP)

How To Apply

Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:

• A resume (maximum 5 pages) outlining your experience
• 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 is attentive to details
• Basic computer skills with willingness to learn to use various systems
• Experience in working within a highly technical environment and/or healthcare setting (desirabe)

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. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective 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.

Additional Information

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.

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.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families. For application support, visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application, or contact the SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant at [email protected]

For technical support please contact 1300 679 367

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