Eating Disorders Coordinator

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: Psychologist/Clinical Nurse Consultant/Dietitian/Social Worker/Occupational Therapist (Dependent on Qualifications and Experience)
Remuneration: $80452 - $139188 + Super
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ630822

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!

• Great opportunity to join a supportive team and where you can make a real impact in providing the best patient experience.
• 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.

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 Primary purpose of this position is to provide leadership and coordination in the development of effective models of care, treatment pathways and evidenced based therapeutic programs for people with an eating disorder or related clinical issues across community and inpatient settings, presenting to Far West Local Health District. 
The position will also work strategically to collaborate with local executives, oversight committees and the state-wide coordination team, to assist in completing and implementing the Local Eating Disorders Service Plan.

This position will provide advanced clinical services, planned and supervision to the MHDA teams in the FWLHD by telehealth (virtual, with regular site visits to Broken Hill) or permanently located within FWLHD.

What is on offer

• 1 week extra paid annual leave (pro-rata)
• Salary packaging (pay less tax!), includes Remote Area Housing Assistance and Meal Entertainment Card
• 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:

• Recognised degree in psychology, dietetics, social work, occupational therapy with eligibility for NSW Registration/Professional Association where relevant.
• Demonstrated track record of senior clinical leadership, service administration and management, project management and advanced level clinical competency including substantial specialist experience in eating disorder service provision.
• Demonstrated skill in the analysis of complex issues, problem solving, formulating new approaches and implementing comprehensive change programs and improvement strategies, including the ability to develop and monitor outcomes
• Effective high level interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
• Experience in provision of training and supervision to mental health practitioners in evidence-based therapies and interventions
• Excellent project management and organisation skills with ability to prioritise and manage time effectively
• Demonstrated ability to work in a manner that engenders mutual respect in a cross cultural environment and ability to work with minimal supervision and use initiative
• Current licence to drive in NSW

The Welcome Experience

The Welcome Experience in 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?
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For role related queries or questions contact Jason Hammond on scott.hammond@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: 18th January 2026