FWLHD - Community Mental Health Drug and Alcohol Clinician (CMHDA)

This position qualifies for an annual Recruitment Incentive Package up to the value of $10,000 (conditions apply and may be pro‑rated 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/Occupational Therapist/Psychologist/Nursing (Dependent on qualification and experience). Remuneration: $65,012 - $164,492.94 + Superannuation. Hours Per Week: 38. Requisition ID: REQ675770. 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!

What you'll be doing

Mental Health Drug and Alcohol Clinicians perform specialist mental health and drug and alcohol assessment, care planning and case management services for people experiencing mental health and drug and alcohol problems.

What's on Offer

- Salary packaging (pay less tax!)
- Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) Every Month
- 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 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.

- Recognised degree/qualification in health or behavioural science such as Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Health Science (with eligibility for NSW Registration/Professional Association where relevant) with a minimum of two years clinical experience in mental health.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills both written and verbal, with intermediate computer skills, including use of the Microsoft Office suite.
- Demonstrated application of evidence based practice and critical thinking to advocate for and implement individualised person centred care patient care.




- Proven ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team with a commitment to working with service partners, including carers and NGOs.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a manner that engenders mutual respect in a cross cultural environment.
- 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.
- Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to ethical practice and the recovery model for patient centred care.
- Current licence to drive in NSW.

Applications Close: 31st of July 2026

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

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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.

NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of Recent South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.

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