Far West Local Health District Reference number REQ649344 Occupation Administration and Clerical Work type Full-Time Location Dubbo & West NSW Salary Information $71072.43 - $73287.41 Closing date 12 April 2026 at 11:59pm
This position qualifies for an annual Recruitment Incentive Package up to the value of $10,000 (conditions apply and may be pro-rata'd to your contracted or ordinary working hours, these payments are paid on a fortnightly basis) under the NSW Health Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.
This scheme recognises the role key health workers play in enabling the delivery of rural and remote health services, and aims to provide incentives over and above award entitlements, to attract and retain staff in these areas.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Admin Off Lvl 3
Remuneration: $71072.43 - $73287.41 + Super
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ649344
Location: Wilcannia NSW (2 hours from Broken Hill NSW)
* Opportunity to work on the frontline to join a truly supportive team that is empowered to provide the ultimate patient experience
* Grow your career with us with ongoing learning and development
Take a quick look at \"Living and Working\" in the Far West
What you'll be doing
The Administration Officer provides the provision of a comprehensive range of high quality, timely and efficient administrative support to the team and/or department in line with current Far West Local Health District policies and procedures to ensure the efficient running of the Health Service.
What is on offer
* Salary packaging (pay less tax!) + up to $9k for living expenses and $2.6k for meal and entertainment
* Isolation & climate allowance
* Support through advanced education & training
* A comfortable 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 the communities in far west NSW. Our vision is to provide excellence in rural and remote health and we truly empower our staff to deliver the best health outcomes for our community
Key to our success of course, is our people. Our workforce is inclusive and diverse. We employ well over 800 clinicians and support staff across our 9 health facilities in Broken Hill, Balranald, Dareton, Ivanhoe, Menindee, Tibooburra, Wentworth, White Cliffs and Wilcannia.
In the Far West LHD, we are working together to make a real difference to the health outcomes for our communities. We encourage you to consider joining our friendly team for a meaningful and rewarding career in rural and remote healthcare.
About Wilcannia
Wilcannia is a small, primarily Aboriginal community in far west NSW situated on the banks of the Darling River. Once a busy river port, the town is full of history and heritage listed buildings. The outdoor cinema, music festivals and a bunch of local sporting opportunities including tennis, golf, lawn bowls and footy will keep you busy. In the heart of the Aussie Outback, life in Wilcannia is quiet, clean and beautiful. The Wilcannia Multi-Purpose Service (MPS) has a 24-hour 2 bed emergency department and 8 residential aged care beds. Wilcannia MPS has been providing care to the local community for over 140 years. How to apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria in the application as thoroughly as possible:
* Certificate III in Business administration and/or experience providing administration support, preferably within a healthcare setting.
* Demonstrated computer/data entry skills, specifically with MS office products in particular Microsoft Word, Excel, email, internet based applications and databases and experience in cash management, collection of fees and processing of accounts.
* Proficient organisational skills with ability to prioritise workload to meet deadlines and the ability to exercise basic problem solving skills using reference to established methods and procedures.
* Proficient interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills with the ability to liaise confidently and courteously with people at all levels.
* Capacity to work under broad supervision and ability to undertake a diverse range of tasks as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team and understanding of cultural awareness issues and the need for cultural sensitivity.
* The ability to travel when required within the Far West Local Health District facilities.
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about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Anne-Marie Gielis on
Applications Close: 12th April 2026
Stepping Up
The Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help Aboriginal job applicants apply for positions within NSW Health. If you are an Aboriginal person and wish to obtain more information about applying for a role with us, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
Empower, listen and act together
Together, we can make a positive difference in the lives of all children, young people and families within our community to keep them safe from harm and to empower children's voices.
At Far West Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don't just accept differences, but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
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