At a Glance
- Tasks: Support adults navigating health and community services after experiencing trauma.
- Company: Join the Far West Local Health District, dedicated to rural healthcare excellence.
- Benefits: Enjoy salary packaging, paid days off, and a supportive work-life balance.
- Other info: Embrace a unique lifestyle in Broken Hill with diverse culture and stunning landscapes.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while enjoying a vibrant community.
- Qualifications: Experience in community services and understanding of trauma-informed care required.
The predicted salary is between 49.29 - 49.29 $ per hour.
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Health Education Officer Non Grad
Remuneration: $34.09 - $49.29 per hour + superannuation
Hours Per Week: 32
Location: Broken Hill
The Adult Survivors Program (ASP) Care Navigator is a position within the Far West Local Health District Violence, Abuse and Neglect Service that supports adults who have experienced child sexual abuse (AsCSA) navigate health, community and social support services. The role promotes equitable access to care through outreach, service navigation, warm referral, consumer engagement, group program support and collaboration with government, non-government and community partners, ensuring consumers are connected to appropriate services in a culturally safe, trauma-informed and person-centred manner.
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, 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.
Applications Close: 19 November 2026
Relevant qualifications and/or demonstrated experience in community services, Aboriginal health, social services, mental health, disability, health promotion or a related field, with the ability to provide high-quality non-clinical care navigation and consumer support.
Demonstrated understanding of the impacts of trauma, violence, abuse and neglect, particularly child sexual abuse, and the ability to engage with consumers using trauma-informed, strengths-based and person-centred approaches.
Demonstrated understanding of, and commitment to, culturally safe and culturally responsive practice with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities.
Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships and collaborate with government and non-government agencies, Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations and community stakeholders to improve consumer outcomes.
Experience supporting consumers to access health and community services through service navigation, advocacy, outreach or care coordination.
Excellent interpersonal skills, verbal and written communication skills and organisational skills, with the ability to identify and elevate safety concerns promptly, document service contacts appropriately and work effectively with consumers from diverse cultural and social backgrounds.
Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, consumer-centred practice and ongoing professional development.
Current unrestricted Class C driver's licence with willingness and ability to travel extensively throughout the Far West Local Health District, including overnight travel where required.
VANs - ASP Care Navigator 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
