Child Welfare, Youth & Family Services - KATHERINE WEST HEALTH BOARD

KATHERINE WEST HEALTH BOARD; Shire Of Broome; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health provider in the Katherine West region seeks a Strong Men Leading Change Project Officer to coordinate a community-led initiative focused on preventing Domestic, Family, and Sexual Violence. The role involves working closely with local leaders and facilitating culturally safe discussions to promote positive change. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered, along with relocation assistance.

Benefits

Salary sacrificing opportunities

6 weeks of annual leave

Daily travel allowance

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Experience working within Aboriginal communities or strong understanding of cultural safety.
• Proven ability to build trust and rapport across diverse groups.
• Driver’s licence and willingness to travel regularly to remote communities.
• Current COVID-19 immunisation certificate.
• NT Working with Children Clearance and National Police Check.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate culturally safe yarning circles and consultations.
• Provide community-based education on the impacts of DFSV.
• Plan healing-centred activities for men's wellbeing.
• Collaborate with Elders and community leaders.
• Develop a sustainability framework for the project.

Skills

Relationship-building

Facilitation skills

Communication

Cultural safety understanding

Organizational skills

Education

Social Work

Community Development

Health Promotion

Job description

• Earn a competitive salary of $80,000 – $99,000 per annum + superannuation
• Join a community‑led initiative supporting men to lead positive change and promote safe, respectful relationships across the Katherine West region
• Relocation and accommodation assistance available to help make this vibrant regional community your new home

Who we are

Katherine West Health Board (KWHB) is an industry‑renowned provider of preventative, clinical, and emergency healthcare in the Northern Territory. We deliver a range of health services across the Katherine West region, covering primary healthcare, health education, and community‑led wellbeing programs.

We are an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (ACCHO) with the key objective of improving health and wellbeing outcomes for all people in our region. KWHB recognises that health and wellbeing is holistic, encompassing physical, emotional, cultural, and spiritual dimensions.

To learn more about us, please visit : https : / / www.kwhb.com.au /

How you’ll make a difference

KWHB has an exciting opportunity for a full‑time Strong Men Leading Change Project Officer to join our Big Rivers Health Promotion team, based in Katherine, NT, with regular travel across the Katherine West region.

Reporting to the Manager, Big Rivers Health Promotion, this position will lead the coordination and delivery of a culturally grounded, community‑led initiative focused on preventing Domestic, Family, and Sexual Violence (DFSV).

You will work closely with Elders, local leaders, and men of all ages to facilitate healing, strengthen leadership, and promote positive masculinities aligned with local cultural protocols.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinating and facilitating culturally safe yarning circles and consultations across KWHB communities to explore men’s attitudes, beliefs, and experiences related to DFSV.
• Providing community‑based education on the drivers and impacts of DFSV, promoting available support services, and fostering understanding of healing pathways.
• Planning healing‑centred activities such as bush trips, storytelling sessions, and cultural programs that support men’s wellbeing and reconnection to culture.
• Collaborating with Elders and community leaders to ensure cultural alignment and strengthen local leadership throughout the project.
• Assisting in developing a sustainability framework to integrate successful project elements into ongoing KWHB programs.

For a more detailed overview of the key responsibilities for this role, click here to view the Position Description.

What you’ll bring to the team

To be considered for this position, you’ll be a male Project Officer who will work primarily with male community members and young men in alignment with cultural protocols.

You’ll be grounded, empathetic, and non‑judgemental, with strong relationship‑building and facilitation skills that enable you to support men through sensitive conversations around behavioural change.

KWHB is seeking someone who demonstrates authentic community engagement experience and the emotional intelligence to hold space for complex conversations. Whether you’ve worked in men’s leadership, youth work, community development, health promotion, or another field where you’ve supported men or teams, your ability to connect, listen, and empower others will be what stands out.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

You’ll also bring

• Experience working within Aboriginal communities or a strong understanding of cultural safety and trauma‑informed practice.
• Proven ability to build trust and rapport across diverse groups and guide meaningful conversations in a culturally safe way.
• Strong communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to facilitate yarning circles or group sessions.
• Driver’s licence and willingness to travel regularly to remote communities (approximately 50% of the role).
• Current COVID‑19 immunisation certificate (minimum 1 dose required).
• NT Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card) and National Police Check, or ability to obtain prior to commencement.

Formal tertiary qualifications (e.g. Social Work, Community Development, Health Promotion, or similar) are desirable but not essential. KWHB values real‑world experience, cultural capability, and leadership qualities over formal education alone.

Be rewarded

In addition to a competitive salary of circa $80,000 – $99,000 p.a. (based on skills and experience), you will receive a range of generous benefits as part of the KWHB team, including:

• Salary sacrificing opportunities to maximise your earning potential.
• Relocation and repatriation assistance available.
• 6 weeks of annual leave.
• Daily travel allowance when working away from Katherine.
• Ongoing professional development and study support opportunities.
• Thorough workplace training and orientation.
• Flexible work and leave options.

Ready to apply?

If you’re passionate about supporting men to lead positive change and help strengthen the wellbeing of remote Aboriginal communities, we want to hear from you – Apply Now!