At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a supportive team to provide social work and counselling for families with young children.
- Company: Far West Local Health District, committed to rural and remote healthcare excellence.
- Benefits: Enjoy 5 weeks annual leave, salary packaging, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Experience the vibrant culture and community of Broken Hill while advancing your career.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of families while enjoying a unique country lifestyle.
- Qualifications: Social Work degree and passion for early intervention and community support.
The predicted salary is between 121568 - 125507 $ per year.
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (until 30 June 2027)
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3
Remuneration: $121,568 - $125,507 + superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Broken Hill NSW
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!
The Sustaining NSW Families (SNF) Plus pilot program is a Nurse-led, structured sustained health home visiting program for children and families from pregnancy up to 2 years of age.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Provide specialist social work and counselling interventions as part of the SNF Plus multidisciplinary team.
- Focus on early intervention, that aims to promote child health and development.
- Help families work together to build stronger bonds and support parent health and wellbeing.
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:
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 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 Sheryl Smith on Sheryl.Chapman@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 17 November 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.
Social Worker Sustaining NSW Families Plus 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
