Job Summary
Position: Social Worker Level 1/2 (Dependent on Qualifications and Experience) – Full Time Permanent, 38 hours per week located in Broken Hill, NSW.
Remuneration: A$76,364 - A$108,943 p/a plus Superannuation.
What you'll be doing
- Provide early intervention family focused recovery assessments, counselling and care coordination services for women and families accessing inpatient and outpatient Maternity and Child & Family Services.
- Provide hospital inpatient support where required and capacity permits.
What is on offer
- 5 weeks annual leave
- 12 paid annual days off a year
- Salary packaging and living expenses up to $9,000 plus $2,600 for meals and entertainment
- Novated leasing
- Fitness passport
- Support through advanced education & training
- A comfortable and affordable country lifestyle that supports balance & wellbeing
About the Far West LHD
The Far West Local Health District is one of 15 LHDs under NSW Health, providing high-quality public health services to communities in far west NSW. The District values an inclusive and diverse workforce of over 800 clinicians and support staff across nine health facilities, including Broken Hill.
Qualifications
- Tertiary qualification in Social Work, with eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
- Comprehensive knowledge of psychosocial issues arising for consumers and their families with chronic or acute illness.
- Experience or willingness to learn to conduct psychosocial assessments, group work and crisis management within person‑centred and brief intervention models.
- High-level communication, advocacy, negotiation, interpersonal and problem‑solving skills.
- Comprehensive knowledge of current and emerging legislation and policies related to child protected standards, child protection, NCAT applications and NDIS applications.
- Ability to design, plan, implement, participate, lead, and evaluate group work programmes.
- Effective time management, prioritisation, and escalation skills.
- Valid unrestricted Class C Australian driver's licence and willingness to travel for work with overnight stays.
How to Apply
Address the selection criteria in your application and apply via the link below.
Applications Close: 16th December 2025
Position ID: REQ
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