Far West Local Health District
Reference number
REQ641009
Occupation
Administration and Clerical
Work type
Full-Time
Location
Far West and North Central NSW
Salary Information
$ $
Closing date
10 March 2026 at 11:59pm
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: BI Telephonist Grade 2
Remuneration: $68, $70, Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ641009
Location: Broken Hill NSW
* Opportunity to work on the frontline to join a truly supportive team
* Grow your career with us with ongoing learning and development
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
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
* Undertake switchboard and enquiry functions to provide a communication service for the Health Service and community.
* Answer general enquires.
* Undertake paging responsibilities.
* Perform emergency procedures in relation to Medical Emergency Team (MET), fire, and disaster and duress response (Code Black).
What is on offer
* 5 weeks annual leave.
* Salary packaging (pay less tax), enjoy up to $9k for living expenses, $2.6k for meals and entertainment.
* Novated Leasing.
* Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) Every Month.
* Fitness Passport and EAP to maintain your health and wellbeing.
* Isolation and Climate Allowance.
* Professional development with support through advanced education & training to help you develop your career.
* A comfortable country lifestyle that supports balance & wellbeing.
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 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.
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 liveability.
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:
* Demonstrated excellent and effective communication skills and customer service skills i.e. written and verbal.
* Demonstrated effective computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft based software systems.
* Ability to demonstrate resilience and emotional intelligence during system emergencies i.e. cardiac arrests, security issues, distressed customers.
* Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision.
* Ability to maintain confidentiality of client/patients and relevant Health Service Business at all times.
* Ability to work shift work.
* Ability to work within other Hotel Services Departments.
* Demonstrated ability to adhere to the defined standards of ethical and professional conduct consistent with the current NSW Health Code of Conduct and/or relevant 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.
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Applications Close: 10th March 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:
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.