Stories from our deployed staff

Our NSW Health Deployment Program offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a team working across NSW where your skills and experience are needed.

We are seeking workers from more than twenty professions for short-term placements at services and facilities across NSW. Whether you currently work for NSW Health, or are looking for a job with NSW Health, deployments could open career opportunities, provide unique experiences and expand on your professional skillsets.

Hear from some of our deployment team who are enjoying travelling and working at health facilities and services across regional and remote NSW.

Scenic adventures in Gamilaroi country

"During my spare time, I explored the local region. I bushwalked, met some native wildlife, camped out under the stars, tried my hand at pottery and met up with the local Spinning and Weaving group."

Embraced by the community

"One of the things that stood out for me was the staff. They were so warm and welcoming and very grateful for the help they were getting" - When pharmacist Jane heard Broken Hill was operating with just two pharmacists, she instantly knew she wanted to go out and help.

Professional Growth Meets Personal Adventure

"During my three-month deployment as a physiotherapist at Gunnedah Community Health, I experienced a remarkable blend of professional growth and personal adventure. There was an exciting variety of work, and the challenge of operating as a sole practitioner allowed me to expand my skills and gain a deeper understanding of my field."

Enjoying a different pace

"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.

A breath of fresh air: nursing in nature's heart

"During my deployment, I loved being able to go for a stroll around Lake Jerilderie, with its abundance of bird life and wildflowers. It was also lovely visiting the town centre to explore the shops and see the sights. With that said, I did enjoy spending most of my down time in the hospital garden, which was so peaceful. I’ll never forget my deployment in Jerilderie.”

The art of giving back

"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.

Forging new experiences

"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.

A different kind of classroom

"These deployments offer things you really don’t get taught by academics." - Social worker and business owner Samantha says her deployment work is enriching her career and professional practice.

Feeling the joy of helping

"I was deployed as a speech pathologist to provide assessments and intervention plans which helped to reduce waiting lists and pressure on health services. It feels good to help out and the experience I have gained in a range of clinical areas is invaluable."

From the beach to the bush

"I like to challenge myself, especially to throw myself into a new environment that I am not used to..." Following her first deployment, emergency department support officer Jaclyn is keen to continue exploring regional NSW.

Answering the call for help

"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 found working in flood-affected communities both personally and professionally rewarding.

Valuable lessons from out west

"...it really got me thinking about my role at a patient level and what HealthShare could do to make their healthcare journey better." - How the wide open spaces of NSW have inspired business process analyst Kerry.

A dream career in rural NSW

"Each hospital I've been to has been quite a different experience, but every one of them I've learned something new." - Leaving the wards at Royal North Shore Hospital, enrolled nurse Lesley is enjoying working across regional and rural NSW.

From office desk to hospital rounds

“Frontline experience is invaluable, intangible and irreplaceable. I know first-hand what's going on in the districts.” - A registered nurse working in a non-clinical management position, Vanessa seized her chance to reconnect to her clinical roots in a short-term placement.

The heart of an explorer

“I feel more connected and enriched by the experience. I feel more human, the entire experience was extremely mind-opening and a real adventure...” - Registered nurse Edith is driven by a desire to be of service while exploring NSW.

Camaraderie and culture at work

"I would have loved my husband and family to come out there so to have a friend to hang out with was great." - Josephine reflects on friendships formed and outdoor experiences shared while working on deployment in rural NSW.

Challenging her own assumptions

“For me, accepting these deployments was about challenging myself on how to work in different areas and whether or not I could do that." - Emma discusses the professional and personal rewards on offer from deployment work,

The perfect Christmas present

“I learned that you need to be able to communicate well and in many different roles... You do get desensitized living in the city, so it was good to be able to engage with different people." - Tessa describes a festive season spent making a difference in rural NSW.

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