Far West NSW Local Health District – Broken Hill NSW
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:Psychologist/Occupational Therapist/Social Worker/Clinical Nurse Consultant (Dependent on Qualifications and Experience)
Remuneration:$83,670 - $146,****** + Superannuation
Hours Per Week:38
Requisition ID:REQ******
Location:Broken Hill
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!
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 position will apply their in-depth levels of clinical expertise and extensive specialised knowledge to plan, coordinate, and implement evidence based, trauma informed and developmentally appropriate assessment and treatment to children and adolescents (0 to 17 years) in acute mental health distress.
The CAMHS Response Team (Safeguards) is a current dedicated CAMHS resource designed to provide rapid response to resolve mental health crisis across community and inpatient settings.




The position sits within the CAMHS Response Team (Safeguards) and reports to the FWLHD – CAMHS District Manager.
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
TheFar West Local Health Districtis 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.
Eligibility & Requirements
Applicants must meet 1 of the below criteria:
a) Occupational Therapy Level 3: AHPRA reg as an Occupational Therapist & have min 3 yrs clinical experience in CAMHS.
b) Social Worker Level 3: A Bach of Social Work with eligibility for membership to AASW & have min 3 yrs clinical experience in CAMHS.
c) Grad of the Djirruwang Bach of Health Science program & have min 3 yrs clinical experience in CAMHS.
d) Psychologist Yr 4 or above: AHPRA reg, full reg with Psychology Board of Aust & have min 4 yrs clinical experience.
e) Senior Psychologist: AHPRA reg, full reg with the Psychology Board of Aust & have min 1 yr at the 9th yr of service & thereafter point on the salary scale for Psychologist.
f) Clinical Nurse Consultant 1: AHPRA reg as a RN with min 5 yrs FTE post reg clinical experience & post graduate qual's relevant to area of specialty.
Extensive effective experience in assessment, intervention and care coordination, in CAMHS.
Demonstrated ability to independently problem solve, apply professional and ethical boundaries when working with complex situations as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Extensive 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.
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📌 Senior Clinician – Camhs Response Team (Safeguards) (Broken Hill)
🏢 Far West NSW Local Health District
📍 Broken Hill