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Located in the middle of the Hay Plains, the flattest place in the southern hemisphere, Hay Shire is the perfect combination of history and modern-day life.

Hay Shire has a rich history – incorporating First Nations people, pioneering agriculture, the Cobb & Co Coach, as well as rail and river boat transport. Hay is not just a town, it is a community, with the people of Hay being the community’s greatest asset.

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Hay Shire Council

Wagga Wagga

Liveability

Weather

33.4
°C

Average Summer Max

16.5
°C

Average Winter Max

17
°C

Average Summer Min

3.9
°C

Average Winter Min

Population

2,861

Population

48.3

Median Age

Housing

$260k

Median House Price

NSW Communities and Justice, Rent and Sales Report 2025

$230

Median Rent Price

NSW Communities and Justice, Rent and Sales Report 2025

Distance to Cities

sydney

724km

Distance

7h 40m

Drive Time

Canberra

509km

Distance

5h 39m

Drive Time

Melbourne

423km

Distance

4h 58m

Drive Time

TRANSPORT Options

Hay is not serviced by public transport, a private vehicle is necessary.

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Industries & Opportunities

The Hay Shire is recognized for its Merino sheep and wool industry as well as agricultural and horticultural industries, with a wide range of commercial crops such as rice, corn, and wheat, as well as lettuce, rockmelon, broccoli, grapes, and garlic are all grown and distributed from the area. Hay Shire is centrally located to transport this produce to markets in Melbourne, Canberra Sydney, and Adelaide.  

In recent years, Hay has seen a boom in tourism, which has led to increased opportunities in both the retail and hospitality industries.  It should be noted that many new businesses have been established in Hay over the recent years, due to businesses uncovering the potential of the region.

As such, there are many employment opportunities available for those making the move to Hay, with main opportunities available in the agricultural, hospitality, retail, and service sectors.

Towns & Villages

Hay, Booligal , Booroorban, and Maude.

Main Industries

Primary Employers

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Jobs in This Region

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Enrolled Nurse - Hay (Incentives Offered)
* This position qualifies for incentives under the NSW Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme, including an initial sign-on bonus of up to $20,000, and up to $10,000 each year after (incentive value is dependent on full-time equivalent).

Requisition Number: REQ704117
Employment Type: Full - Time, Part - Time and Casual opportunities available
Position Classification: Enrolled Nurse
Remuneration: $75,011.91 - $81,508.14 per annum, pro rata (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours per week: Up to 38
Applications Close: 18 November2026
Vaccination Category: A
Location: Hay

Do you bring compassion, clinical excellence, and commitment to every shift?

About the Opportunity We are looking for an experienced Enrolled Nurse to join our dedicated team in this critical frontline role delivering compassionate, high-quality care to patients and their families.

As the Enrolled Nurse, you will:

Deliver person-centred, evidence-based nursing/midwifery care in accordance with relevant standards and legislation.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Engage in continuous quality improvement activities and contribute to a culture of safety and learning.

To find out more, please review the Position Description.

About You

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate: Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) as a Enrolled Nurse. Proven ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team and respond flexibly to changing clinical priorities. A commitment to patient-centred care, cultural safety, and continuous professional development.

Why join MLHD?

At Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), we offer more than a job, we offer the chance to make a real difference.

Make a Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.
Attractive Remuneration – Enjoy competitive pay aligned with your skills and experience.
Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car lease
Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs, Fitness Passport, and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.
Up to $20k NSW Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme + $10k rolling annual incentive (incentive value dependent on full-time equivalent, position and location)

Click here to discover why MLHD is the right place to grow your career and contribute to healthier communities.

How to Apply

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click apply now!
Please contact Michelle O'Brien, via michelle.obrien6@health.nsw.gov.au, if you have any questions about this role.

Murrumbidgee Local Health District is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in?the?NSW Health OASV Policy?(Page 11).?You will be required to complete the?OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form?and?

TB Assessment Tool?during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:03:21 GMT
Hay, 2711, NSW
Physiotherapist (Incentives Offered)

* This position qualifies for incentives under the NSW Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme, including up to $20,000 sign on incentive, and up to $10,000 each year (incentive value dependent on full-time equivalent, position and location)

Employment Type: Permanent Part  - Time 
Position Classification: Physiotherapist – Level 1 - 2
Remuneration: $79,419.00 - $113,301.00 per annum, pro rata (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours Per Week: 8
Requisition ID: REQ703095
Location: Hay Health Service

 

Are you a talented Physiotherapist looking to make a significant impact within regional communities?

 

About the role:

Hay Multipurpose Service is looking for a hardworking and team-oriented Physiotherapist to join our team. This one day a week role would be best suited to someone ready to take the lead in managing the communities Physiotherapy needs in Hay.

You will work collaboratively as part of the multi-disciplinary team providing high-quality care to clients of the Murrumbidgee Local Health District in order to support management of their health needs and to promote wellness.

As the Physiotherapist, you will be responsible for:

Provide high-quality, patient-centred assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, intervention and education using evidence-based practice.
Monitor and evaluate treatment outcomes, adjusting care plans in collaboration with senior clinicians where appropriate.
Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to optimise patient outcomes and support safe, timely discharge planning.
Deliver care in line with professional, organisational, legal and ethical standards, including MLHD CORE values.
Demonstrate cultural competence and commitment to improving health outcomes for Aboriginal people and culturally diverse communities.
Work independently within scope of practice while seeking supervision and support as required.
 

What MLHD can offer:

At Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), we offer more than a job — we offer the chance to make a real difference.

Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.
Flexible Working Arrangements - Designed to support work-life balance, aligned with NSW Health policy. 
Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.
Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career development opportunities.
Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs Fitness Passport and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.
Click here  to discover why MLHD is the right place to contribute to healthier communities.

 

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:

Tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy with current Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) registration
Strong clinical knowledge and experience delivering patient-centred, evidence-based physiotherapy services across diverse clinical settings
Highly organised with strong time management and prioritisation abilities
Commitment to professional development, continuous improvement and evidence-based practice
Current Class C Driver Licence with willingness to travel as required for the role 


More information:

  1) Click here for the Position Description 
  2) Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Michelle O'Brien – the Facility Manager on Michelle.Obrien6@health.nsw.gov.au for a confidential chat.

Applications close: 13 November 2026

MLHD welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community.

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander,  you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have. NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards. 

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:50:24 GMT
Hay, 2711, NSW
Facility Nurse Manager - Grade 3 (Incentives Offered)
*This position qualifies for incentives under the NSW Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme, including up to $20,000 sign on incentive, and up to $10,000 each year (incentive value dependent on full-time equivalent, position and location).

Shape the future of healthcare in Hay by joining our team as the Facility Nurse Manager. In this rewarding leadership role, you’ll provide strategic and operational leadership across nursing services, supporting your team to deliver safe, high-quality and person-centred care. You’ll foster a positive workplace culture, strengthen workforce capability and drive continuous improvement, while effectively managing resources and supporting responsive, sustainable healthcare for the Hay community.

Employment type:?Permanent Full Time
Position classification:?Nurse Manager – Grade 3
Renumeration:?$158,236.73 - $161,174.38 per annum (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours per week:?38
Requisition ID:?REQ700663
Location: Hay

About the role

As the Facility Nurse Manager at Hay MPS, you will lead nursing services, inspire your team and help shape the delivery of safe, high-quality care for the community. This is an exciting opportunity to influence service delivery, strengthen workforce capability and champion a positive culture of quality, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and inspire nursing teams, providing strong clinical and professional leadership while developing the capability of staff.
Drive quality and safety, championing continuous improvement, monitoring standards of care and supporting excellent patient outcomes.
Shape service delivery by planning, implementing and leading change to ensure nursing services remain responsive and sustainable.
Manage people and resources effectively, including workforce planning, performance, staffing priorities and nursing service budgets.
Build strong partnerships with multidisciplinary teams and healthcare providers to support coordinated, high-quality care

Our benefits:

Financial

12% superannuation
Salary packaging and novated leasing
Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
Relocation assistance considerations
Short term free accommodation for 12 weeks
Up to $20k NSW Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme + $10k rolling annual incentive (incentive value dependent on full-time equivalent, position and location).
Work-Life Balance

Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
Paid maternity and parental leave
Generous leave options including long service and carers leave
Health & Wellbeing

Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience and balance

What We’re Looking For:

Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA/NMBA, with demonstrated practice in accordance with relevant professional standards, codes and frameworks.
Strong leadership and management experience, supported by relevant qualifications in health management, health policy and planning, business or equivalent, or a commitment to working towards these qualifications.
An inspiring and capable people leader who can motivate teams, build a positive workplace culture and confidently lead change in a contemporary healthcare environment.
Proven operational and financial management skills, with experience balancing competing service demands, workforce requirements and resources while achieving service goals.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate, negotiate and engage effectively with clinicians, managers, staff and key stakeholders, along with a current Class C driver’s licence and willingness to travel for work purposes

More information:
?1) Download the?Position Description
?2) Find out more about?applying?for this position.

For role related queries or questions contact Craig McColm on Craig.McColm@health.nsw.gov.au, for a confidential chat.

Applications close:?6 November 2026

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in?the?NSW Health OASV Policy?(Page 11).?You will be required to complete the?OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form?and?TB Assessment Tool?during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

MLHD values diversity and is committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTI, people with a disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.

NSW Health is committed to implementing the?Child Safe Standards.
Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:35:20 GMT
Hay, 2711, NSW
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History

Hay Shire has a rich history – incorporating First Nations people, pioneering agriculture, the Cobb & Co Coach, as well as rail and river boat transport. Hay is not just a town, it is a community, with the people of Hay are the community’s greatest asset.

Hay is a town that is strongly connected to its history and proud of its past. This is evident when you see the number of museums that Hay has to offer. These historical stories of Hay’s past are showcased in the FIVE museums in Hay (Bishop's Lodge Historic House, Dunera Museum, Hay Gaol Museum, Hay War Memorial High School Museum and Shear Outback - Australian Shearers Hall of Fame).

Dunera Museum - Credit: Destination NSW
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Recreation & Arts

There are many options on offer when it comes to sport, culture and recreation in Hay. Sport is an excellent opportunity for all members of the community - both young and old - to meet new people and while enjoying the health benefits of exercise.

Sports currently available in Hay include (but are not limited to) - basketball, cricket, dancing, netball, and rugby league.  There are many events hosted in Hay and its surrounding districts throughout the year that draw visitors from far and wide, including: Carrathool Races, Hay Rodeo, Hay Show and Booligal Sheep Races.  

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