AddressEstablished in 1998, Katherine West Health Board (KWHB) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled organisation that provides a range of clinical, preventative and public health services to clients in the Katherine West Region of the Northern Territory. With four major health care centres and a range of satellite centres, KWHB services an area over two times the size of Tasmania (162,000km²), helping to improve the health and wellbeing of some of the most remote communities in Australia.
KWHB's vision acknowledges the distinct and diverse identity of their people and communities, ensuring member communities are involved in the planning, development and implementation of their health programs. Our holistic services are designed to promote the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well being of the person and their community.
Application close 2 June 2024 This is a12 month Limited Tenure Contract
For a copy of the Position Description please go to the KWHB website: www.kwhb.com.au
About the Opportunity
Katherine West Health Board (KWHB) is currently looking for a Child Safety Project Officerto join their team for an opportunity in the Katherine West region in the NT. This position is well suited to someone with previous experience in youth work, social work, community development or community engagement, including experience in delivering group education and facilitating feedback sessions.
The Child Safety Project Officerwill actively engage with Aboriginal young people and their families in Lajamanu and Kalkaringi for the life cycle of the 12-month project. They will conduct a series of age-appropriate and culturally safe consultation groups, creating a safe place for children, young people and parents to provide comprehensive input into health service delivery with the goal of improving engagement and overall healthcare and family services experience in the Lajamanu and Kalkaringi Community Health Centres.
Your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):
- Lead planning and delivery of consultation projects with Aboriginal children and young people in Kalkaringi and Lajamanu to inform the continuous quality improvement of KWHB health services and programs.
- Use evidence-based evaluation and feedback tools to inform data for community engagement reports.
- Coordinate and facilitate focus groups with parents and carers, to gain feedback on the challenges and barriers they encounter in accessing healthcare services for their children.
- Attend Child Safety Working Group meetings and regularly report on project milestones.
- Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team to ensure optimal outcomes for children and young people, including educating KWHB staff around Child Safety and ways to embed Child Safety in service delivery.
This is an amazing opportunity to utilise your skills and passion to make a genuine difference to some of the most remote communities in Australia.
In return for your hard work and dedication, the successful candidate will enjoy an attractive remuneration AO4 - AO5
$$75,812 - $94,575 (negotiable based on your skills and experience) PLUS super and a range of benefits, including:
- Salary sacrificing.
- 6 weeks annual leave.
- Daily travel allowance when away from Katherine.
- Fantastic professional development & ongoing training.
- Flexible work and leave options.
- Relocation assistance.
Progress at your own pace with our online learning system and encouraged professional development opportunities.
Katherine West Health Board is a child-safe organisation, committed to Child Safety and wellbeing in accordance with the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations. KWHB is striving to ensure a supportive working environment which places Child Safety and wellbeing at the forefront of our service delivery. We are committed to embedding Child Safety practices throughout our organisation and undertaking continuous improvement to prioritise the safety of all children who come into contact with our organisation, staff, and services.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills, advance your career and enhance your cultural knowledge whilst making a positive difference.
