New Graduate Social Worker

1 day ago


Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia Far West Local Health District Full time $73,427 - $85,800 per year

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (until 30 June 2026)

Position Classification: Social Worker Level 1

Remuneration: $73,427 - $85,800 + Superannuation

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ611486

Location: Broken Hill

  • 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

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

The New Graduate Program in Social Work comprises four rotations spanning various teams within the local health district, including assignments in the Social Work Team at Broken Hill Hospital (encompassing General Social Work, Maternity, Disability, and Child and Family services), the Mental Health Directorate (covering Community Mental Health, Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs, and Inpatient Facilities), and the Violence, Abuse, and Neglect Service (incorporating Sexual Assault, Domestic Family Violence, Adult Survivors Program and Child Protection programs).

What is on offer

  • 5 weeks paid annual leave per year
  • Salary packaging (pay less tax) and enjoy up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment
  • Novated leasing
  • Remote Area Housing Benefit
  • Isolation & climate allowance
  • Fitness Passport
  • Professional development through frequent online and face-to-face learning opportunities

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.

How to apply

To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria in the application as thoroughly as possible:

  • New graduate Social Worker with a recognised degree in social work and eligibility for membership of the AASW.
  • Knowledge of the social work role in the health system.
  • Sound verbal and written communication skills.
  • Capacity to work within a multidisciplinary team.
  • Demonstrated capacity for self- reflection.
  • Demonstrated capacity to link theory and practice in working with clients.
  • Current driver's licence and willingness to use for work purposes. This may include driving long distances across the Local Health District

The Welcome Experience

The Welcome Experience in 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.

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For role related queries or questions contact Rebecca Deer on

Applications Close: 16th October 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:

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.



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