Western NSW - Tibooburra area
Do you want a real outback experience? Around 335 km north of Broken Hill, Tibooburra is the quintessential outback town and part of Corner Country, where wide open spaces, red sand dunes and big blue skies dominate the landscape.
Working in an outback town such as Tibooburra means you’ll be working in a place where community is key.
If you would like to make a difference within a small, friendly community, the Tibooburra Outback Public School offers the perfect destination. With only 10 students Kindergarten to Year 6, there is a great partnership with the local community and neighbouring schools as well as a strong focus on building a successful educational community.
Working at this local school, you’ll not only enhance your career but you could also be eligible for a rural teacher incentive and more.
If you’ve ever thought about a rewarding career in a remote NSW township, a warm country welcome awaits you in Tibooburra.
We’ve got a very small community out here but the people are really friendly and welcoming – the folk here are nothing like city people. It’s a different way of living and we love it here.
-Roy
What is it like to live and work in the Tibooburra area?
Gunnedah is well connected to the rest of NSW and beyond by road and rail.
Google Maps: Tibooburra, NSW
Road
Tibooburra is situated in the far northwest corner of NSW, about 1300km from Sydney along the Mitchell Highway (14-hour drive) and about 800km from Dubbo (9-hour drive). Its nearest remote neighbours are Broken Hill (350km, 4-hour drive) and White Cliffs (270km, three and a half hour drive).
Rail
NSW Trainlink offers rail and bus service to Broken Hill, or you can fly to Broken Hill with a domestic carrier. You can then rent a vehicle in Broken Hill for the remainder of the journey, or hire a local driver. There is no regular scheduled bus service between Tibooburra and Broken Hill.
The Tibooburra Outback Public School is dedicated to the delivery of quality learning and plays a key role in the local community.
* Selected rural and remote NSW public schools receive additional benefits and incentives.
Here are just a few of the many attractions to see and experience in the Tibooburra area:
View the below links to learn more about up-to-date community facilities that the Tibooburra area has to offer:
- 3G and 4G mobile network coverage available.
- NBN Sky MusterTM satellite service available.
- Check the availability of the NBN at your address here.
Tibooburra has a wide range of health services and medical facilities:
Some of the key family services in the Broken Hill 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.
Last modified date
26/02/2026
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