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This position qualifies for an annual Recruitment Incentive Package up to the value of $10,000 (conditions apply and may be pro‑rated 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 : Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Remuneration : $116,639.97 – $120,469.88 + Superannuation
Hours Per Week : 38
Requisition ID : REQ
Location : Broken Hill
Great opportunity to join a supportive team and where you can make a real impact in providing the best patient experience.
Only 3 hours’ drive from Mildura, 5 hours from Adelaide or a short flight from anywhere in Australia with everything you need on your doorstep.
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
- The overall purpose of this role is to identify, initiate and collaborate in the development and provision of programs to improve the delivery of quality end‑of‑life care to persons with a life‑limiting illness in the Far West Local Health District.
- The role is focused on integrating care for the person at end‑of‑life by developing the skills and knowledge base of staff, patients and carers.
What Is On Offer
- 5 weeks annual leave.
- Salary packaging (pay less tax), up to $9k for living expenses, $2.6k for meals and entertainment.
- Novated leasing.
- Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) every month.
- Fitness pass and Employee Assistance Program to maintain health and wellbeing.
- Isolation and climate allowance.
- Professional development with support through advanced education & training.
- A comfortable country lifestyle that supports balance & wellbeing.
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 the communities in far west NSW. Our vision is to create excellence in rural and remote healthcare. 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 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 culturally rich with over 20 galleries. The unique attractions, festivals and natural landscapes attract visitors and those who choose to settle enjoy a relaxed country lifestyle with local facilities, schools, gyms and trendy restaurants.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria in the application as thoroughly as possible:
- Current practising registration as a nurse or midwife with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- At least five years post‑graduate nursing experience with 3 years in the specified area.
- Highly developed effective communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to act as an independent consultant, engage with a multidisciplinary team and negotiate at all levels of the organisation.
- Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills necessary for documenting and promoting current research findings and providing clinical service information directly to patients and clients.
- Proven clinical leadership experience and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary framework with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in nursing practice.
- Demonstrated ability to provide verbal and written reports, record minutes, map health‑care pathways and develop resources.
- Current Class C NSW Health driver’s licence, with willingness to travel as required.
Need more information? Click here for the Position Description and find out more about applying for this position.
For role related queries or questions contact Melissa Welsh on
Applications Close: 10th November 2025
We are proud to be an equal chance employer, where we honour and support differences. 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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