Overview
Join to apply for the New Graduate Social Worker role at NSW Health.
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (until 30 June 2026)
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 1
Remuneration: $73,427 - $85,800 + Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ611486
Location: Broken Hill
Responsibilities
The New Graduate Program in Social Work comprises four rotations spanning various teams within the local health district, including:
* Social Work Team at Broken Hill Hospital (General Social Work, Maternity, Disability, and Child and Family services)
* Mental Health Directorate (Community Mental Health, Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs, and Inpatient Facilities)
* Violence, Abuse, and Neglect Service (Sexual Assault, Domestic Family Violence, Adult Survivors Program and Child Protection programs)
Additional duties as assigned within the local health district to support patient care and multidisciplinary collaboration.
What Is On Offer
* 5 weeks paid annual leave per year
* Salary packaging (pay less tax) and up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k for meals and entertainment
* Novated leasing
* Remote Area Housing Benefit
* Isolation & climate allowance
* Fitness Passport
* Professional development through frequent online and face-to-face learning opportunities
About The Far West Local Health District
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. Our vision is to provide excellence in rural and remote health and empower staff to deliver the best health outcomes for our community. We employ well over 800 clinicians and support staff across our 9 health facilities in Broken Hill and surrounding towns.
About Broken Hill
Broken Hill is a regional town with a diverse, historic, and vibrant community. It offers a relaxed country lifestyle with access to facilities and services typical of a regional hub.
How To Apply
To be considered for this position, please address the selection criteria in your application:
* New graduate Social Worker with a recognised degree in social work and eligibility for membership of the AASW
* Knowledge of the social work role in the health system
* Sound verbal and written communication skills
* Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
* Capacity for self-reflection
* Ability to link theory and practice in working with clients
* Current driver's licence and willingness to use it for work purposes
Need more information?
For role related queries or questions contact Rebecca Deer at Rebecca.Deer@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 16 October 2025
Equal Opportunity
NSW Health and Far West LHD are equal opportunity employers. We encourage applicants from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, people with a disability and LGBTQI+ communities to apply.
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