AddressThis position qualifies for a Recruitment Incentive Package up to the value of $10,000 (pro-rata part-time/temporary positions less than 18 months), and a reoccurring Annual Retention Bonus valued up to $10,000 (pro-rata part time), 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.
To recognise ongoing service in this role, once the successful candidate has served a qualifying period, they will become entitled to a reoccurring Annual Retention Bonus valued up to $10,000 (as taxable income).
For more information, please discuss incentive options with the contact person for this role.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Counsellor Level 1
Remuneration: $70,944 - $82,899 + Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ491386
Location: Broken Hill NSW 2880
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
Responsible for bringing together aspects of the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, Adult Mental Health Services, Health Promotion, Prevention and Early Intervention strategies and the Rehabilitation and Partnerships project to establish services that caters for the needs of young people (14-25) who have or are at risk of developing Mental Health problems or disorders.
The aim is to provide an integrated service to improve early detection and access to a range of services such as Mental Health, GPs, Drug and Alcohol and links to social, recreational and vocational support. It provides leadership to ensure FWLHD provides a Youth Mental Health Service that follows the principles of the NSW Youth Mental Health model that is appropriate to rural, youth, families, communities and service providers.
What is on offer
- 1 week extra paid annual leave every year
- Salary packaging (pay less tax!) up to $9k for living expenses and $2.6k meal and entertainment
- Isolation & climate allowance
- Novated Leasing
- Remote Area Housing Assistance Benefits
- Fitness Passport
- Rural Incentive
- 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. FWLHD has a mandate to provide the highest quality care and services to its communities using the latest clinical evidence and technological enablers. 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 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
- Tertiary qualifications in Psychology or Occupational Therapy and current registration with AHPRA or qualification in Social Work and eligible for membership with the AASW.
- Demonstrated clinical problem solving skills and ability to work with complex presentations as an independent practitioner and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Understanding of and experience in the provision of Mental Health and drug and alcohol assessment and provision of evidence based therapeutic interventions for youth.
- Demonstrated high level of organisation, written and verbal communication skills alongside computer skills and the capacity to use health information systems.
- Demonstrated commitment to professional development and knowledge of quality improvement and evidence based practices.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a manner that engenders mutual respect in a cross cultural environment.
- Current NSW Class C Driver's License with the ability to drive for work purposes.
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.
Learn more at www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Tracey Zeiser on *************@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 18th of June 2024
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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.
