Violence, Abuse and Neglect Clinician - FWLHD
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; payments are made fortnightly) under the NSW Health Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.
This scheme recognises the key role health workers play in delivering 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 Level 3
* Remuneration : $116,892 – $120,680 + Super
* Hours Per Week : 38
* Requisition ID : REQ
* Location : Broken Hill
We really aren't that far away – only 3 hours' drive from Mildura, 5 hours from Adelaide, or a short flight from anywhere in Australia with everything you need right at your front door
* Opportunity to work on the frontline with a truly supportive team that is empowered to provide the ultimate patient experience.
* Grow your career with ongoing learning and development.
* Get exposure to work across different areas you would not get in the big smoke.
Broken Hill truly is a town like no other with a supportive community that will welcome you with open arms. Take a quick look at Living and Working in the Far West.
Being female is a genuine occupational qualification for this position as described under Section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act, 1977 (NSW).
What You'll Be Doing
Provide a specialised trauma‑informed, high‑quality service to children, young people, women, men, families and carers in the Far West LHD where there has been physical abuse, emotional abuse and/or neglect, child or adult sexual assault, exposure to or experience of domestic family violence.
What Is On Offer
* 5 weeks paid annual leave per year
* Salary packaging (pay less tax) and up to $9,000 for living expenses + $2,600 meal & entertainment
* Novated leasing
* A paid allocated day off (ADO) every month
* Learning and Development support with access to further education & training
* Fitness Passport
* 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 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.
How To Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria in the application as thoroughly as possible.
* Relevant Qualifications/Experience as per Award Classification – Social Work (SW Level 3): A Bachelor degree in Social Work with eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers and knowledge, skills and experience to meet the requirements of the NSW Health Professionals Award Level 2. Welfare Officer or Counsellor (Level 3): A Bachelor degree in Social Science, Social Welfare or Counselling, and knowledge, skills and experience to meet the requirements of the NSW Health Professionals Award Level 2. Psychologist: A Bachelor degree with general registration with AHPRA.
* Extensive and comprehensive specialist knowledge of contemporary trauma‑informed practice and relevance to rural/remote service provision and advanced clinical skills in individual and group counselling and therapeutic work.
* High level communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to document accurately; write proficiently; consult effectively with others; and negotiate and develop collaborative partnerships with a range of stakeholders.
* Competency in the use of information and communication technology, including standard office software, for email, internet searches, analysis of clinical data, presentations and clinical documentation.
* Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to working within the principals and impacts of violence, abuse and neglect; independently and within a multidisciplinary team framework.
* The ability to collaborate and work effectively and sensitively with a diverse range of clients, including remote communities and Aboriginal people.
* Ability to exercise independent professional judgement and advanced reasoning skills for problem solving, prioritising and managing complex caseloads involving expansion, adaptation or modification or principles, procedures and techniques.
* Current unrestricted NSW Drivers Licence and ability to travel as part of the role within an outreach and on‑call capacity.
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Applications Close: 19th January 2026
At Far West Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don't just accept differences but 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.
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.
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