Aboriginal Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs (MHAOD) Trainee Clinician
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time for 3 years until 31 December 2029, on successful completion of traineeship transition to a permanent role
Position Classification: Aboriginal Health Worker
Remuneration: $67612 - $97730 + Super
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ682281
Location: Buronga NSW
To apply for this position you must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent (N.B. An applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under S.14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW, proof required from a registered Incorporated body is compulsory).
Great opportunity to join a supportive team and make a real difference. We can't wait to see you! Take a quick look on "Living and Working" in the Far West.
- 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
This is a unique opportunity for the right person to “springboard” their Mental Health Drug and Alcohol career. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work while studying for a degree.
What you'll be doing
Trainee positions were designed to:
- build the Aboriginal MHDA workforce in Far West LHD to support a culturally appropriate MHDA Service for Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal People
- build skills and knowledge through on the job training supported by a tertiary degree.
What is on Offer
- Salary Packaging (pay less tax) and enjoy up to $9k for living expenses and $2.6k for meals and entertainment.
- Novated Leasing.
- Isolation and Climate allowance.
- Fitness Passport.
- A comfortable and affordable country lifestyle that supports balance and 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.
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.
How to apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria in the application as thoroughly as possibly:
- Must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent (N.B. An applicant’s race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under S.14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW, proof required from a registered Incorporated body is compulsory).
- Passion and commitment to working with people living with mental ill health / drug & alcohol issues, both Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal.
- Understanding of the social and emotional issues experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and commitment to improving these.
- Willingness and commitment to learning and self-development, including completion of the Bachelor of Health Science (Mental Health) course at Charles Sturt University over three consecutive years.
- Demonstrated emotional intelligence in the workplace (self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, social skills).
- Demonstrated effective communication, written and verbal, computer skills and understanding partnership work.
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 Dale Brown on Dale.Brown@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 30th August 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.
