Mental Health Drug and Alcohol Clinician Buronga
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- Mental Health Clinician
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- Far West Local Health District
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- REQ652095 Requisition #
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 the NSW 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: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse, Counsellor, Psychologist, Social Worker, Welfare Officer
Remuneration: $74,317.94 - $134,338 + Superannuation (dependent on experience and qualifications)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ652095
Location: Buronga NSW
- Are you looking for a role where you can make a real difference with big impact?
- Opportunity to live and work in one Australia’s biggest food and wine bowl
- Only a short 45min flight to Melbourne, 2 hours to Sydney or drive 4.5 hour to Adelaide
We can't wait to see you! Take a quick look at "Living and Working" in the Far West.
What you'll be doing
What is on offer
- Salary packaging (pay less tax!) $9009 + Meals/Entertainment $2650
- Novated Leasing
- Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) Every Month
- Fitness Passport and EAP to maintain your health and wellbeing
- 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.
About Buronga / Mildura
On the NSW side of the Murray River, Buronga is a beautiful rural town, just 10km from Mildura Victoria, many of our staff live in the booming regional hub of Mildura and travel the short 10 minutes to work. Mildura has a population of over 50,000 and growing with all the facilities of a regional city, yet is uniquely positioned in the scenic, sunraysia region, famous for its sunshine, and horticulture including grapes and oranges. While Mildura thrives as its own destination, it is also a great base for touring many iconic natural wonders and picturesque locations nearby including the world renowned Mungo National Park!
How to apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria in the application as thoroughly as possible:
- Recognised degree/qualification in health or behavioural science such as Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Health Science (with eligibility for NSW Registration/Professional Association where relevant) with a minimum of two years clinical experience in mental health.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills both written and verbal, with intermediate computer skills, including use of the Microsoft Office suite.
- Demonstrated application of evidence based practice and critical thinking to advocate for and implement individualised person centred care patient care.
- Proven ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team with a commitment to working with service partners, including carers and NGO's.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a manner that engenders mutual respect in a cross cultural environment.
- 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.
- Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to ethical practice and the recovery model for patient centred care.
- Current licence to drive in NSW.
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 Tracey Zeiser on Tracey.Zeiser@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 27th April 2026
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.
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