At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide holistic health services to Aboriginal clients and support nursing staff.
- Company: Far West Local Health District, dedicated to rural healthcare excellence.
- Benefits: Up to $10k recruitment incentive, salary packaging, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a supportive team in a vibrant rural town with great outdoor activities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in your community while enjoying a balanced country lifestyle.
- Qualifications: Must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent.
The predicted salary is between 67612 - 97730 $ per year.
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 Time
Position Classification: Aboriginal Health Worker/Practitioner (Dependant on Qualifications)
Remuneration: $67,612 - $97,730 + Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Balranald NSW (1-hour from Swan Hill VIC)
Please note to apply for this position you must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent (an applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW).
Balranald 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:
- Provide flexible, holistic and culturally sensitive health services to Aboriginal clients and the community, to achieve better health outcomes and better access to health services for Aboriginal people.
- Support and assist nursing staff in the Emergency Department and MPS Inpatient Unit (Residential Aged care /Respite/ Sub-Acute Care).
What Is On Offer:
- Salary packaging (pay less tax) and enjoy up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal and entertainment
- Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) Every Month
- Professional development through frequent online and face-to-face learning opportunities
- Fitness Passport
- A comfortable country lifestyle that supports balance & wellbeing
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. 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 Balranald:
Balranald is a beautiful rural town on the banks of the Murrumbidgee River. It has a friendly atmosphere with great venues for barista coffee, a well renowned bakery and discovery centre. A short drive takes you to the scenic larger town of Swan Hill for shopping, a great swimming pool and art centre. Balranald offers amazing food at the local RSL and to die for take away Pizza. Balranald Shire is home to the spectacular Yanga National Park and World heritage listed Mungo National Park, rich in Aboriginal history. Surrounded by five of NSW’s most iconic rivers (the Murray, Lachlan, Wakool, Edward & Murrumbidgee), the town provides an ideal location for boating, fishing, kayaking and other water sports.
The Welcome Experience:
The Welcome Experience in Balranald 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.
For role related queries or questions contact Angeline Vogel on angeline.vogel@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 5th October 2026
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.
Aboriginal Health Worker or Aboriginal Health Practitioner in Balranald employer: Far West Local Health District
The Far West Local Health District is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that empowers staff to deliver outstanding healthcare in rural and remote areas. With generous benefits such as salary packaging, professional development opportunities, and a welcoming community in Broken Hill, employees can enjoy a fulfilling career while experiencing the unique lifestyle of country living. Join us to make a meaningful impact on health outcomes and grow your career in a vibrant and culturally rich environment.
Contact Details:
Far West Local Health District Recruitment Team
