Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator

This position qualifies for an annual Recruitment Incentive Package up to the value of $10,000 (conditions apply and may be pro-rata'd to your contracted or ordinary working hours, these payments are paid on a fortnightly basis) under theNSW Health Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.

This scheme recognises the role key health workers play in enabling the delivery of rural and remote health services, and aims to provide incentives over and above award entitlements, to attract and retain staff in these areas.

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Maternity Relief until 6th July 2026)

Position Classification:Health Manager Level 1

Remuneration: $ $56.65 per hour + Superannuation 

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ607102

Location: Broken Hill

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.

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.

About the role

• As the Diversity Coordinator, you will play a key role in developing and implementing diversity, inclusion and belonging initiatives and strategies.
• Together with the People and Culture team, you will help enable continuous improvement of the organisation where everyone feels safe, respected and included.
• 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.

What you'll be doing
- Development, coordination and implementation of diversity initiatives and strategies to promote a diverse and inclusive workforce.
- Establish partnerships and collaborative relationships within NSW Health and with other organisations diversity and inclusion subject matter experts.
- Develop innovative workforce and diversity projects to ensure a committed, connected and engaged workforce.

What is on offer

• 5 weeks paid annual leave per year
• 12 paid ADOs 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 create excellence in rural and remote healthcare.

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 (more than pubs) 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 of around 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:

• Relevant tertiary qualification and/or equivalent and extensive experience in project management including the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• High level interpersonal and influencing skills including proven experience in coaching, challenging and educating business leaders in how to support and drive diversity and inclusion.
• Demonstrated experience in leading key diversity and inclusion programs and initiatives (including but not limited to, Disability inclusiveness, Culturally and Linguistically diverse initiatives, Gender Equity in leadership, and LGBTIQ+ programs.)
• Proven organisational skills including a high degree of initiative and flexibility, the ability to manage resources to meet competing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and as part of a team to achieve assigned goals and objectives in a high functioning team environment.