Overview
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: Social Worker Level 4
Remuneration: $126,524 - $129,591 + Super
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ635987
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!
Opportunities
* 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.
* Apply today and enjoy a rewarding career that comes with all the benefits of country living including no traffic, affordable housing and a comfortable country lifestyle that supports balance and wellbeing.
About Broken Hill - 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.
What You'll Be Doing
As part of the Broken Hill Health Service multi-disciplinary team, manage the day to day clinical, financial and administrative operations of the Social Work department. Manage and coordinate the operations of the Social Work department at Broken Hill Health Service, with potential to include outreach services in the future. Provide support regarding the psychosocial needs of clients, and consultancy in regard to strategic interventions with clients, to other health staff. Enable Social Work staff to deliver high quality, safe services to the consumers of Far West LHD. Provide an evidence based therapeutic counselling service across a range of clinical areas and client groups. To work in partnership with a range of community and government agencies to build capacity within the community to meet the needs of client groups.
What Is On Offer
* 5 weeks paid annual leave per year
* Salary packaging (pay less tax) and enjoy up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & 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 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 empower our staff to deliver the best health outcomes for our community. Our workforce is inclusive and diverse, employing 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.
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 therapeutic counselling services to children, adults and families in a range of environments and contexts, working autonomously and exercising independent professional judgment.
* Experience managing a Social Work team and service, including effective recruitment, leadership, management, supervision, development and performance of direct reports, as well as financial management and clinical governance systems.
* Demonstrated ability to establish collaborative partnerships with external agencies and programs, adhering to the defined standards of ethical and professional conduct consistent with the current NSW Health Code of Conduct and/or professional standards where applicable.
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. Learn more at www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Melissa Welsh on Melissa.Welsh@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 16th February 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/
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.
Equality and Diversity
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. 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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