Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: BI Tech Assist Grade 1
Remuneration: $32.17 - $33.47 ph + Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 20
Requisition ID: REQ667397
Location: Broken Hill
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!
- 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.
What you'll be doing
The Equipment Loan Pool Coordinator role is essential to ensuring safe, effective, and efficient management of the Equipment Loan Pool in alignment with the Get My Assistive Technology (GMAT) system in the Far West Local Health District.
What is on offer
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 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 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:
- Possession of a Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance and a current, valid NSW Driver’s Licence
- Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Information and communication technology (ICT) systems, with the ability to quickly acquire skills in new or updated systems and software applications.
- Demonstrated ability to understand and comply with Far West Local Health District (FWLHD) policies, procedures, and work health and safety requirements in the performance of daily duties.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team, with effective written and verbal communication skills for interacting with a range of patients, families/carers, staff and other stakeholders.
- Ability to plan, prioritise, and manage competing tasks to meet deadlines and effectively coordinate the day-to-day operations of the Equipment Loan Pool.
- Ability to perform basic maintenance and repairs on equipment, or a demonstrated willingness and capacity to learn these skills as required.
- Demonstrated ability to work within the defined scope of practice, applying sound judgement, initiative, and problem-solving skills, and seeking appropriate guidance or support when required.
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 Kate Vandenheuvel on [email protected]
Applications Close: 11th June 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.
