At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children's mental health through engaging programs and group activities.
- Company: Join a welcoming team at Far West Local Health District in Broken Hill.
- Benefits: Enjoy salary packaging, paid days off, and ongoing training opportunities.
- Other info: Experience a vibrant lifestyle in Broken Hill with diverse culture and community support.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of children and families in a unique community.
- Qualifications: Relevant qualifications in occupational therapy, social work, counselling, or nursing.
The predicted salary is between 79419 - 92801 $ per year.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist/Social Worker/Counsellor/Registered Nurse
Remuneration: Dependent on Qualification and Experience
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Broken Hill
Occupational Therapist/Social Worker/Counsellor Level 1: $79,419-$92,801
Level 2: $98,936-$113,301 + Superannuation
Registered Nurse: $81,748.17-$114,771.98 + Superannuation
What You’ll Be Doing:
Getting On Track In Time (Got It!) is a school based mental health early intervention service for children in years Kindergarten – Year 2 who display emerging difficulties with social skills, emotional regulation and behavioural problems. The program works collaboratively with children, parents, carers and school staff. The key aims of the Got It! Program is to prevent mental illness and behavioural disorders in later life and improve educational outcomes. The Got It! clinician is responsible for the delivery of a range of clinical services to children and families within the FWLHD. This will include the facilitation of Behavioural / developmental/emotion regulation/social skills groups for children and the delivery of parenting programs to their parents/carers. The clinician will liaise with and work closely with educational staff, particularly teachers and student support staff.
What’s On Offer:
- Salary packaging (pay less tax!)
- Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) Every Month
- Isolation & climate allowance
- 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 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.
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.
For role related queries or questions contact Priscilla Makombo on Priscilla.Makombo@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 4th October 2026
Stepping Up:
About 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.
Got It Clinician PCY-MH in Broken Hill 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
