AddressKatherine West Health Board
Established 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.
For a copy of the the Position Description go to www.kwhb.com.au
What's on Offer
You can anticipate a fantastic suite of benefits to support your lifestyle including:
- Salary AO6 $96,833 + super + salary sacrifice
- Relocation assistance up to $3000 + accommodation while in community including utilities + potential access to travel allowance
- Study allowance + up to 10 days of study leave
- 6 weeks annual leave + 2 weeks personal leave.
Progress at your own pace with our online learning system and encouraged professional development opportunities.
About the Opportunity
This position is for a male Project Coordinator, who will work primarily with male community members and young men from the Katherine West region in alignment with cultural protocols.
Working under the guidance of the Manager Safe and Strong Families, the Walking aNew Path Together Project Coordinator will work alongside a multidisciplinary team to lead and deliver early intervention activities for young people using or at risk of using Domestic Family and Sexual Violence (DFSV).The purpose of the program is to work with young men to support them to build healthy relationships and better understand how to manage anger, stress and emotional triggers.
The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering a series of dry season and wet season activities for male Aboriginal young people aged between 11-17 years. This will include delivering a series of bush camps and yarning circles. The Project Coordinator is also responsible for the coordination, ongoing planning, evaluation, reporting and continuous quality improvement activities.
About You
This position will be well suited to someone with a tertiary degree (or equivalent) in Social Work, Youth Work, Outdoor Education, Human Services, Community Development or relevant field.
The successful candidate will have:
- a high standard of interpersonal and communication skills, including ability to relate sensitively and appropriately with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
- an understanding of Aboriginal cultural values, and commitment to the advancement and self-determination of Aboriginal communities.
- an understanding of social determinants of health affecting Aboriginal people living in remote communities.
- an ability to live, travel and work in remote areas as required.
Please note: due to the nature of this role, complete vaccination against COVID-19 is essential.
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.
