Far West NSW LHD covers 320,000 km² — one of the most geographically isolated healthcare environments in Australia. Health Plus International strategically places essential healthcare staff across every community in this district.
Far West NSW experiences some of the most acute healthcare workforce shortages in Australia. These figures reflect published data from AIHW, NSW Health, and the Rural Health Standing Committee.
Nurse-to-population ratio gap compared to metropolitan Sydney equivalents — Far West NSW LHD (AIHW Rural & Remote Health, 2023)
Of allied health positions in the district have experienced vacancy periods exceeding three months in any given 12-month period
Distinct communities across the district rely on rotational or supplementary healthcare staff to maintain baseline service delivery
We place practitioners across all communities within the Far West NSW LHD footprint — including the most isolated locations where metropolitan agencies don't operate.
District HQ · Hospital & Community Health
Multi-Purpose Service
Community Health Centre
MPS & Community Health
Community Health
Remote Clinic
Remote Clinic
Community Health
Remote Outreach
Remote Clinic
District Hospital
Multi-Purpose Service
Every practitioner is verified and vetted per NSW Health and Department of Health and Ageing guidelines, pre-screened, and placed under a Health Plus International employment contract — you manage clinical operations, we manage everything else.
Far West NSW hospitals face consistent ER and ward nursing shortfalls. We place RNs with documented remote area experience, available for short-term relief through to extended rotational arrangements.
Mental health service gaps across Far West NSW are acute. We place credentialled psychologists and credentialled mental health nurses for both clinical and community settings.
Chronic disease burden in remote communities drives high demand for physio and OT. We place practitioners experienced in both acute and community settings, including aged care.
Extended care paramedicine and RANs are essential across isolated communities. We place practitioners with ACRRM or similar remote-area endorsement where required.
Access to dental care in Far West NSW is severely limited. We place dentists and dental therapists for outreach and fixed-term community dental programs.
Culturally informed care is central to health outcomes in Far West NSW communities. We place qualified Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners with experience in remote settings.
Every practitioner placed in Far West NSW is employed by Health Plus International under a Fair Work compliant contract. Your facility receives a credentialled clinician on day one — without taking on a single employment obligation.
Far West NSW has some of Australia's most acute healthcare shortages — and some of its most rewarding placements. Health Plus International is the employer of record: we handle your contract, payroll, superannuation, insurance, and compliance so you can focus on care.
Fair Work compliant, issued before placement
Paid on time, every time — no agency deductions
We verify and maintain your registration records
Coordinated and renewed by us
Full cover held by Health Plus International
Health Plus International places healthcare staff across every remote and regional LHD in NSW. Select a district to see specific shortage data and disciplines.
Dubbo, Orange, Bathurst, Bourke
SEVERE SHORTAGEWagga Wagga, Griffith, Albury
HIGH SHORTAGETamworth, Armidale, Moree
HIGH SHORTAGELismore, Ballina, Casino
MODERATE SHORTAGEPort Macquarie, Kempsey, Coffs Harbour
MODERATE SHORTAGE