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/ Psychologist/ Welfare Officer/ Counsellor
Remuneration: $76,364 - $138,534.1 + Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ642383
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 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
* 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. We can't wait to see you! 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
To provide a specialised trauma informed, high quality service to children, young people, women, men, families and carers in 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 enjoy up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k 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 of course, 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 principles 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 of 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.
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?
* Click here for the Position Description
* Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Rebecca Deer on Rebecca.Deer@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 15th of March 2026
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About
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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