Western NSW - Central Darling area

Teach and make a difference in Central Darling

Share your skills as an educator and be well rewarded and supported as you make a difference in one of the friendly communities of the Central Darling area of NSW.

For those seeking a great area of Australia to live in, the Central Darling Shire of NSW offers affordable housing, quality health and family services, sports and recreational facilities, a relaxed lifestyle and strong community connections.

Central Darling area communities are extremely welcoming with social and professional opportunities second to none. A number of excellent schools lie within the area, all providing great opportunities for educators to empower and engage students and work with new and emerging technologies.

If you would like to become part of a positive school environment, maximise your opportunity to make a real impact and learn new skills, make the Central Darling area your rewarding career destination.

Working at one of the schools in the area, you’ll not only enhance your career but you also could be eligible for a rural teacher incentive and more.

Towns include:

We live out at Ivanhoe, which is a slow-paced community but very friendly. When we have family or friends over we usually take them to see Lake Mungo, which is really beautiful.
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What is it like to live and work in the Central Darling area?

The Central Darling Area Taree is well connected to the rest of NSW and beyond by road.

Google Maps: Central Darling, NSW.

Road

You’ll find the Central Darling region in the far west of the state. Wilcannia is its largest town, situated on the Barrier Highway about 950km from Sydney (11-hour drive). The closest regional city is Broken Hill, about 200km further west along the highway (2-hour drive).

 

Schools in this area are dedicated to the delivery of quality learning and play a key role in the local community.

Here are just a few of the many attractions to see and experience in the Central Darling area:

View the below links to learn more about up-to-date community information and local sporting facilities that the Central Darling area has to offer:

    • Check the availability of the NBN at your address here
    • ADSL
    • 3G & 4G Mobile Network

    The Central Darling Area has a wide range of health services and medical facilities:

    Some of the key family services in the Central Darling area include:

    Benefits and incentives

    Learn more about the specific financial benefits available across a range of rural and remote NSW destinations.

    FAQs

    Get answers to your questions about teaching in rural and remote schools.

    Contact us

    For more information regarding rural and remote benefits and incentives please contact EdConnect.

    • Existing employees of the department, phone 1300 32 32 32 (select option 3) or log an online enquiry.
    • New applicants to the department, phone 1300 30 04 98.

    Category:

    • Human resources

    Business Unit:

    • School Workforce
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