
Early Intervention Social Worker
Far West NSW Local Health District
Posted 1 day ago
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 1/2 (Dependent on Qualifications and Experience)
Remuneration: $73,427 - $104,753 + Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ581872
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
We really aren’t that far away - only 3 hours’ drive from Mildura, 5 hours from Adelaide or a short flight from anywhere in Australia with everything you need right at your front door!
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
Provide efficient and effective early intervention family focused recovery assessments, counselling and care coordination services for women and families accessing inpatient and outpatient Maternity and Child & Family Services.
Provide hospital inpatient support where required and capacity permits.
What is on offer
- 5 Weeks Annual Leave
- 12 paid ADO's a year
- Salary packaging (pay less tax!) and enjoy up to $9k for living expenses +$2.6k for meals and entertainment
- Novated leasing
- Isolation & climate allowance
- Fitness Passport
- Support through advanced education & training
- A comfortable and affordable 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.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria in the application as thoroughly as possible by selecting APPLY NOW below
- Qualifications in Social Work with current registration with Australian Association of Social Workers registration.
- Demonstrated application of professional and ethical boundaries to the delivery of patient care in the context of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Demonstrated application of evidence based practice and critical thinking to advocate for and implement individualised person centred care patient care.
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills to work in a personable and professional manner and personally resolve conflicts when they arise.
- Knowledge of the complexity of socio-economic issues impacting on health outcomes in rural communities with a demonstrated commitment to work and partner with Aboriginal and Torres Strait, Islander patients and families to enhance health outcomes for communities.
- Evidence of participation in own professional development and commitment to maintaining competence and enhancement of skills, and willingness to apply and share professional expertise with colleagues.
- Evidence of sound knowledge in Primary Health Care Models.
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.
Learn more at www. nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Tayla Dwyer on [email protected]
Applications Close: 18 June 2025
Stepping Up
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.
About Far West NSW Local Health District
Bordering three states, Far West Local Health District (LHD) covers 194,949 square kilometres in remote NSW. The LHD is sparsely populated, with 62% of its approximately 30,000 inhabitants living in the Silver City of Broken Hill. The remainder of the population live in agricultural towns along the Murray River, in small remote communities of 80-800 people or on stations throughout the LHD. Far West LHD is the most sparsely populated LHD in NSW and has the highest proportion of Aboriginal residents (9.6%). The population is decreasing, ageing and experiencing significant morbidity related to lifestyle factors and chronic illness.
The vision for Far West LHD is Excellence in Rural and Remote Health. The LHD is working to develop a more stable, resident workforce with reduced reliance on fly-in and agency staff, and ensuring that high quality services are provided in accredited, high quality facilities.
Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.
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