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 theNSW 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:Temporary Full Time (until 30th June 2027)

Position Classification:Health Clinician Level 1 - Occupational Therapist, Social Worker, Psychologist, Registered Nurse

Remuneration: Dependent on Qualification and Experience (see below)

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID:REQ705032

Location: Broken Hill

• Occupational Therapist/Social Worker - Level 1: $40.05 - $46.80 per hour + Superannuation
• Psychologist - $42.20 - $61.75 per hour + Superannuation
• Registered Nurse - $41.23 - $57.88 + Superannuation

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

• The CAMHS Response Team (Safeguards) is a new dedicated CAMHS resource, designed to provide rapid response and brief intervention (up to 6 weeks) to resolve child and adolescent mental health crisis across community and inpatient settings.
• Apply clinical skills and knowledge to plan, coordinate, and implement evidence based, trauma informed and developmentally appropriate assessment to children and adolescents (0 to 17 years or older if still attending school) in acute mental health distress.
• The position sits within the CAMHS Response Team (Safeguards) and works closely with the perinatal and youth services.
• The position reports to the FWLHD – CAMHS District Manager with clinical guidance from the FWLHD – Senior Clinician - CAMHS Response Team (Safeguards).

What's on Offer

• Salary packaging (pay less tax!)
• Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) Every Month
• Isolation & climate allowance
• Employee Meal & Entertainment Card
• Support through advanced education & training
• 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 provide excellence in rural and remote health and we truly empower our staff to deliver the best health outcomes for our community

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! 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 possibly:

• Applicants must meet 1 of the below criteria: a) Occupational Therapy Level 1: AHPRA reg as an Occupational Therapist & have min 1 year clinical experience in CAMHS. b) Social Worker Level 1: A Bach of Social Work with eligibility for membership to AASW & have min 1 year clinical experience in CAMHS. c) Grad of the Djirruwang Bach of Health Science program & have min 1 year clinical experience in CAMHS. d) Psychologist Yr 2 or above: AHPRA provisional or full reg with Psychology Board of Aust and a minimum of 1 year experience in CAMHS. e) Registered nurse: AHPRA reg as a RN with min 1 yrs FTE post reg clinical experience in CAMHS.
• Experience in assessment, intervention and care coordination, in CAMHS.
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve and apply professional and ethical boundaries
• Contemporary experience and knowledge of psychological practice, as well as demonstrated understanding of the principles of trauma informed care and its application when working with children/adolescents and families/carers.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills and competence in the use of information technology systems.
• Available to work extended hours.
• Current unrestricted Australian drivers licence (P2 licence acceptable) subject to obtaining NSW drivers licence within 3 months of appointment.

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?

1) Click here for the Position Description

2) Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Priscilla Makombo on [email protected]

Applications Close: 5th December 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/

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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