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: BI Tradesman Level 1-4 (Dependent on Experience)
Remuneration: $76639.36 - $87974.11 + Broken Hill Versatility Allowance ($55.54 pw), Tool Allowance, On Call and Super (Dependent on Experience)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ675125
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!
- 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 us with ongoing learning and development
- Get exposure to work across different areas you would not get in the big smoke!
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
We currently have a fantastic opportunity available for a skilled Electrician to join our proactive and solutions approached team.
We’re looking for a highly motivated individual who can remain calm under pressure, be innovative with their trouble shooting ability, are logical thinkers and have a strong safety, team and customer focus.
What you'll be doing
Maintain the electrical/mechanical plant and associated equipment to regulatory requirements within the District to provide an effective, efficient and compliant service.
Incentives
- 5 weeks of paid annual leave per year
- Paid monthly Allocated Day Off (ADO)
- Isolation & climate allowance
- Salary packaging (pay less tax!) this includes Remote Housing Assistance Benefit and Meal Entertainment
- Fitness Passport
- Support through advanced education and training
- A comfortable and affordable lifestyle with some of the best food, wine and scenery at your doorstep
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.
The beautiful Murray-Riverina region is just 2.5 hours from Broken Hill, and after a short, 5-hour drive you can enjoy the beautiful Barossa Valley – South Australia’s internationally acclaimed wine region. For a town so unique, it’s really not that far away with just a short 1hr15m flight from Adelaide, a 2hr flight from Melbourne or a 2hr30m flight from Sydney.
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 soon!
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 possible:
- Trade qualified Electrical Fitter/Mechanic with successful post trade experience in the commercial and/or industrial sector.
- Demonstrated capacity to work unsupervised and as a member of a team, with the ability to manage, design and purchase equipment required to ensure the completion of tasks or projects that are undertaken.
- Knowledge of computer maintenance management software systems with experience in using spreadsheets, word processing, email and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Possess or willing to undertake training to possess Arctick Restricted Split System Installation & Decommissioning Licence.
- Commitment to undertake additional training in either Certificate II or III dependant on current qualifications.
- Current unrestricted NSW drivers licence and/or commitment to obtain MR licence within 6 months.
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
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For role related queries or questions contact Christopher McLoughlin on [email protected]
Applications Close: 13th July 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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