This position qualifies for a Recruitment Incentive Package up to the value of $10,000 (pro-rata part-time/temporary positions less than 18 months), and a reoccurring Annual Retention Bonus valued up to $10,000 (pro-rata part time), 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: Social Worker Lvl 3
Remuneration: $116,892 - $120,680 + Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ648173
Location: Broken Hill
It's not that far away. Only a 3 hour drive from Mildura, 5 hours from Adelaide or a short flight from anywhere in Australia!
* Are you looking for a role where you can make a real difference with big impact?
* Join a team that is passionate, inclusive and supportive
* Experience the lifestyle, with more affordable living and the unique scenery and culture that is Broken Hill
Broken Hill truly is a town like no other with a supportive community that will welcome you with open arms. We can't wait to see you!
Take a quick look at \"Living and Working\" in the Far West.
What you'll be doing
* Provision of Social Work services within Broken Hill Health Service.
* Provide an evidence based therapeutic counselling service across a range of clinical areas, and client groups.
* Work in partnership with a range of community and government agencies to build capacity within the community to meet the needs of client groups.
* Provide support regarding the psycho social needs of clients, and consultancy in regard to strategic interventions with clients, to other health staff.
What is on offer
* Fitness Passport
* 5 weeks paid annual leave per year (pro-rata)
* Salary packaging (pay less tax) and enjoy up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment
* Novated leasing
* A paid allocated day off (ADO) every month
* Leaning and Development support with access to further education & training
* A comfortable and affordable lifestyle with some of the best food, wine and scenery at your doorstep
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. FWLHD has a mandate to provide the highest quality care and services to its communities using the latest clinical evidence and technological enablers. Our vision is to create excellence in rural and remote healthcare.
Key to our success of course, is our people. Our workforce is inclusive and diverse. 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 Broken Hill
A true "Oasis in the Outback", Broken Hill is a thriving regional town in far west NSW full of diversity, history and character. Being Australia's first city to be Nationally Heritage Listed, Broken Hill is a culturally rich town with a vibrant art scene with over 20 galleries (more than pubs)! The unique attractions, festivals and beautiful natural landscapes see tourists flock from all over, but the ones who stay quickly fall in love with the place and its livability.
With a population just shy of 20,000, Broken Hill is small enough to allow for a relaxed country lifestyle, while big enough to provide all the desired facilities of a regional hub including major supermarkets and retail stores, excellent schools (7 primary & 2 high), multiple gyms & aquatic centre, well-known fast food franchises and a plethora of trendy restaurants, pubs and cafés
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria in the application as thoroughly as possible:
* Social Work Degree with eligibility of membership of AASW.
* Demonstrated advanced practice skills in the provision of a therapeutic counselling service to children, adults and families.
* Demonstrated ability to establish collaborative partnerships with external agencies and 'programmes and demonstrated ability to adhere to the defined standards of ethical and professional conduct consistent with the current NSW Health Code of Conduct and/or professional standards where applicable.
* Demonstrated ability to implement a Primary Health Care approach in response to identified issues.
* Knowledge of the complexity of socio-economic issues impacting on health outcomes in a rural community.
* Proven high level – verbal / non-verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
* Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team, and provide client focused psycho social and strategic consultation to team members.
* Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, exercising independent professional judgement with minimal supervision.
The Welcome Experience
The Welcome Experience in Broken Hill connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster.
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Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Helen Hayes on
Applications Close: 9th of 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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