Early Intervention Social Worker

Position Overview Employment Type : Permanent Full Time Position Classification : Social Worker Level 1/2 (dependent on qualifications and experience) Remuneration : $76,364 - $108,943 + Superannuation Hours Per Week : 38 Location : Broken Hill NSW Opportunity 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 ongoing learning and development. What You'll Be Doing Provide efficient and effective early intervention family‑focused recovery assessments, counseling, and care coordination services for women and families accessing inpatient and outpatient Maternity and Child & Family Services. The service will provide hospital inpatient support where required and capacity permits. What Is On Offer 5 weeks annual leave 12 paid ADOs a year Salary packaging and 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 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 is our people. Our workforce is inclusive and diverse. We employ well over 800 clinicians and support staff across nine health facilities in Broken Hill, Balranald, Dareton, Ivanhoe, Menindee, Tibooburra, Wentworth, White Cliffs and Wilcannia. 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 address the selection criteria in the application as thoroughly as possible by selecting APPLY NOW below. A tertiary qualification in Social Work, with eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). Comprehensive knowledge of psychosocial issues that arise for consumers and their families with chronic or acute illness. Experience or willingness to learn to conduct psychosocial assessments, group work and crisis management within person‑centred and brief intervention models. High‑level skills in communication, advocacy, negotiation, interpersonal and problem‑solving skills. Comprehensive knowledge of current and emerging legislation and policies related to child safe standards, child protection, NCAT applications, and NDIS applications. Ability to design, plan, implement, participate, lead, and evaluate group work programs. Effective time management, prioritisation, and escalation with reference to various demands of the position. Valid unrestricted class C Australian drivers licence and willingness to travel for work with overnight stays. Welcome Experience The Welcome Experience in Broken Hill connects you and your family with local people and resources to help you settle in and feel at home faster. Learn more at Additional Information Click here for the Position Description. Find out more about applying for this position. For role‑related queries or questions contact Tayla Dwyer on Applications close: 16th December 2025. Equal Opportunity At Far West Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, honouring and supporting differences. We encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr