Hospital Social Worker

NSW Health

This position qualifies for a Recruitment Incentive Package up to the value of $10,000 (pro-rata part-time/temporary positions less than 18 months), and a reoccurring Annual Retention Bonus valued up to $10,000 (pro-rata part time), 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 Lvl 1

Remuneration: $76,364 - $89,232 + Superannuation

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ666741

Location: Broken Hill

It's not that far away. Only a 3 hour drive from Mildura, 5 hours from Adelaide or a short flight from anywhere in Australia!

Are you looking for a role where you can make a real difference with big impact?
Join a team that is passionate, inclusive and supportive
Experience the lifestyle, with more affordable living and the unique scenery and culture that is Broken Hill

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

Provide an evidence based therapeutic counselling service across a range of clinical areas, and client groups 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 (pro-rata)
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
Fitness Passport
Leaning and Development support with access to further education & training

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. 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 livability.

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:

Qualifications in Social Work with current registration with Australian Association of Social Workers registration.
Demonstrated application of professional and ethical boundaries to the delivery of patient care in the context of a multi-disciplinary team.
Demonstrated application of evidence based practice and critical thinking to advocate for and implement individualised person centred care patient care.
Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills to work in a personable and professional manner and personally resolve conflicts when they arise.
Knowledge of the complexity of socio-economic issues impacting on health outcomes in rural communities with a demonstrated commitment to work and partner with Aboriginal and Torres Strait, Islander patients and families to enhance health outcomes for communities.
Evidence of participation in own professional development and commitment to maintaining competence and enhancement of skills, and willingness to apply and share professional expertise with colleagues.
Evidence of sound knowledge in Primary Health Care Models.

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?

For role related queries or questions contact Rebecca Deer on ***email_hidden***

Applications Close: 25th of June 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.