Are you a nurse, midwife or allied health professional looking for a change of pace?
Short term positions in regional, rural or remote NSW could be just what you’re after with accommodation and travel costs covered.
Register your interest
We provide opportunities to travel and work at hospitals or health services that have a need for your skills and experience.
We are seeking nurses, midwives and allied health professionals to work across exciting and beautiful regional, rural and remote NSW. We’ll cover your accommodation and travel costs and provide other benefits to ensure you’re well supported.
Here is what's on offer:
If you don’t work for NSW Health already, Register your interest or watch the webinar recording below to learn more.
If you already work for NSW Health, seek approval from your manager and register at the ‘Deployment EOI’ in StaffLink.
StaffLink Deployment EOI*
Find out more and hear from staff who've been there in our webinar which was held on 15 October, 2024.
You will have the opportunity to travel and work for different local health districts and speciality networks across NSW.
This might suit you if you are:
NSW Health can open career opportunities, bring variety and mobility into your working life and broaden your horizons with unique experiences.
Full time and casual opportunities are available while on deployment. You will be required to work a roster to meet the needs of the facility. This may include shift work.
Deployments can last two – 13 weeks. If the local health district would like you to continue after the deployment, they may offer you a temporary contract.
Your accommodation, travel (flights and care hire), meals and some out-of-pocket costs will be paid under the NSW Health Travel Policy. The travel start point is Sydney.
Full time staff will accrue annual, sick and long service leave as detailed in the NSW Health award and conditions.
Our Workforce Operational Strategic Unit (WOSU) supports you with a range of resources, benefits and programs to help you make the most out of your deployment both personally and professionally.
You might also be eligible to access the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme (RHWIS).
There are also supports available from the NSW Government:
The Welcome Experience | NSW Government This exciting new service provides essential government workers and their families with the support they need to move into regional communities. Settle in and become one of the locals.
Essential Worker Partner Employment Support | NSW Government This service supports the partners of essential workers to secure relevant and meaningful employment in their new regional community.
Currently available roles are listed on the NSW Health jobs board and are updated regularly. Please type “CRU” into the search engine to see current roles.
Or to discuss your skills, experience and availability, you can email MOH-CentralResourceUnit@health.nsw.gov.au and we will contact you.
CareersStaffLink Deployment EOI*
*StaffLink is only accessible to current NSW Health. If you are not currently employed with NSW Health please register your interest.
We are currently recruiting for:
Read these and other first-hand Stories from our deployed staff.
"When I was a new migrant to Australia... I was struggling. I got so much support to settle me here... from that point, I made a decision that I'd like to do something to help people out. This is my way to return something back..." - Registered nurse Jian relishes the opportunity to make a positive difference in Ballina.
"I find the country people, the nurses, the staff, the patients themselves are really, really nice, very kind. They're just good people, good down-to-earth people." - Enrolled nurse Lesley has enjoyed creating new connections and experiencing a different lifestyle in the beautiful town of Dorrigo.
"All the experience that I gained in such a short time...I was able to progress to a clinical nurse educator in a permanent role..." - Registered nurse Samuel discusses the personal and professional rewards of deployment work.
"It's amazing... you get paid to travel and explore new places at the same time... It's a good feeling knowing you're able to help out" - Registered nurse Cass speaks about her enjoyment of supporting regional health outcomes, while being able to explore new areas of the state.
