Learning and Development Lead
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Maternity Leave until 2 April 2027)
Position Classification: Health Mgr Level 2
Remuneration: $57.62- $67.98 ph + Super
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ659992
Location: Broken Hill NSW
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.
Looking to add some rural and regional experience to your CV? Want to work in an environment where you can truly make an impact? If this sparks your interest, you might be exactly what we are looking for.
Far West LHD has approximately 1000 employees and has a P&C team of about 20. Whilst we are small, this does not reflect the complexity of our work. We are a dynamic and multi-skilled team who work in a fast-paced and challenging environment. We are driving change and continuous improvement in our space. We seek a seasoned L&D professional to join us on this exciting journey. We support flexible work arrangements—there’s no need to move to Broken Hill. You can be based anywhere in Australia and typically visit the site about one week each month as needed.
What you'll be doing
Lead the L&D function for the District, with one direct report. Provided training, education, and support to all staff to meet the business requirements and strategic goals.
Oversee current programs and lead efforts to launch new initiatives that address workforce development requirements. Coordinate the design, delivery, and assessment of learning solutions tailored to organisational needs by utilising various models such as in-person, online, and self-paced formats.
- 5 weeks paid annual leave (pro-rata)
- Salary packaging (pay less tax!) $9009 + Meal Entertainment $2650
- Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) Every Month
- Special rates at local gyms
- Fitness passport
- Support through advanced education & training
- 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 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! 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:
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or equivalent qualifications/experience
- Experience in the coordination, facilitation, delivery and evaluation of training programs across a geographically dispersed organisation.
- Demonstrated capacity to manage complex information systems including the ability to maintain data integrity, prepare, analyse and interpret system data.
- Proven interpersonal, engagement, relationship management and conflict resolution skills, including the capacity to develop effective business relationships with managers, employees, stakeholders and external service providers.
- Demonstrated organisational skills and experience working in a demanding professional environment with capacity to priorities, multi-task achieve business goals, perform and always work with a customer focused approach.
- Demonstrated analytical skills including excellent verbal and written skills; and conceptual and problem solving skills including the ability to respond creatively to issues raised.
- Ability to travel, including overnight stays and provide support out of standard office hours. Current unrestricted drivers’ licence and the ability to maintain. This may involve driving long distances.
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 Samantha Waterfield on samantha.waterfield@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 17th May 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.
