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 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 TimePosition Classification: Social Worker Level 2/3 (Dependent on Qualifications and Experience)Remuneration: $98,936 - $125,507 + SuperHours Per Week: 38Requisition ID: REQ******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
To deliver high-quality, person-centred clinical interventions and psychosocial support to individuals receiving care across Mental Health Drug and Alcohol (MHDA) inpatient services, including the Mental Health Prevention and Rehabilitation Centre (MHPARC) and the Acute Mental Health Inpatient Unit.
Work within a multidisciplinary team to support consumers through all stages of their recovery and rehabilitation journey by addressing psychosocial needs, facilitating access to community supports, enhancing coping strategies, and promoting functional recovery.
The role includes comprehensive assessment, therapeutic engagement, care coordination, discharge planning, and advocacy,



with a robust focus on recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive practice.
Level 2 social workers operate under general professional supervision and are developing their expertise in complex clinical practice.
Level 3 social workers work more autonomously, provide advanced clinical interventions, demonstrate leadership within the team, and may provide supervision and support to less experienced staff or students.
What is on offer
Fitness Passport
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
Leaning and Development support with access to further education & training
A comfortable and affordable lifestyle with some of the best food, wine and scenery at your doorstep
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 ApplyTo be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria in the application as thoroughly as possible:
Bachelor Social Work and eligible for registration with AHPRA or eligibility for full membership of Australian Association of Social Work (AASW) with previous experience meeting criteria for level 2 or 3 under the NSW Health Service Professional (State) award along with a minimum of 3 years clinical experience as a social worker
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in social work and mental health, drug, and alcohol service provision, including advanced clinical reasoning and ability to apply professional judgement on complex or critical tasks autonomously.
Demonstrated leadership experience in work health and safety, clinical governance, and quality improvement with the proven ability to lead change to achieve outcomes.
Demonstrated commitment to work and partner with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander consumers and their families to enhance health outcomes.
Evidence of participation in own professional development and commitment to maintaining competence and enhancement of skills together with w

📌 Social Worker Mhparc (New South Wales)
🏢 Far West NSW Local Health District
📍 New South Wales