• Lead Holistic Maternal, Child and Young Person Primary Health Care in Remote NT Communities
• Guide a high-functioning, multidisciplinary team supporting Aboriginal women, children and families in one of the most culturally rich and remote regions of Australia.
• $123K–$135K + super + salary packaging + relocation + housing support

Who We Are & Why It Matters

Katherine West Health Board (KWHB) is a community-led Aboriginal health service delivering integrated primary healthcare, family support, and wellbeing programs across a vast 162,000 km² region in the NT — from the WA border to the Tanami Desert.

As an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation, our work is grounded in cultural safety, self-determination, and holistic health. We integrate clinical care with social, emotional, cultural, and spiritual wellbeing — walking alongside community in all we do.

The Maternal, Child and Young Person Health program supports Aboriginal women, babies, children, young people and families through every step of their healthcare journey combining midwives, nurses, cultural support, allied health and education staff into a dynamic multidisciplinary care team.

You’ll be joining a workplace that’s inclusive, relationship-driven and proud of its purpose. We don’t just talk about teamwork — we live it, every day.

Learn more: www.kwhb.com.au

Why This Role Matters

The Strong Beginnings team is heading into an exciting new chapter.

The current Manager, with years of experience at KWHB, is transitioning into a new opportunity within the organisation. Their leadership has helped establish strong foundations across maternal and child health, built trusting relationships in community, and fostered a collaborative, culturally safe team culture.

As the incoming Manager, you’ll benefit from a comprehensive handover and transition period, where you’ll be supported to step confidently into the role while learning from someone with deep organisational and community knowledge. It’s a rare opportunity to inherit a high-functioning team, access long-term insights, and continue the work that’s already making a meaningful impact.

With a team of around 10 staff, this is your chance to lead a well-resourced program at a milestone moment. KWHB is in the early stages of implementing a comprehensive Maternal, Child and Young Person health model of care, with this role playing a key part in delivering its core objectives.

You’ll also play a central role in strengthening the connection between clinical and social care, ensuring clients receive coordinated, holistic support from the wider multidisciplinary healthcare team.

What to Expect Early On

Your first few weeks will be all about learning, connecting, and building relationships, not only with your team, but with the broader organisation and the remote communities across the KWHB region.

This is a solid opportunity to gain deep insight into the team, the region, and the program’s evolution.

In the first 30–60 days, you’ll:

• Be introduced to key stakeholders across the executive, clinical, and community space
• Spend time shadowing and collaborating with your predecessor to understand what’s working
• Begin building one-on-one relationships with each of your team members
• Familiarise yourself with service models, remote clinic operations, and integration with family services
• Participate in strategic planning and identify where your leadership can create impact early

This is a role where relationship-building is success, especially early on. You’ll have time, space and support to step in confidently, without needing to reinvent the wheel.

Let’s Talk About You

We’re looking for someone who brings both capability and character — someone who can guide a multidisciplinary team while holding space for people, culture, and community.

You’ll thrive in this role if you:

• Value cultural safety and understand the importance of working in partnership with Aboriginal families and communities
• Are a strong relationship builder, able to gain trust and bring people together
• Lead with humility, confidence, and care, especially when guiding early-career or new-to-community staff
• Are passionate about holistic, integrated care, and see every discipline as part of one team
• Appreciate the opportunity to learn from long-standing team knowledge during a detailed handover
• Are ready to lead a team that’s operationally strong and culturally committed, and bring your own energy to help it grow

We’re also looking for:

• AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse and/or Midwife
• Leadership experience in maternal, child, or public health settings
• Experience working in remote, rural, or Aboriginal community-controlled contexts
• Understanding of trauma-informed care, DFSV, and coordination of complex health needs
• Strong communication, planning, stakeholder engagement and governance skills

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading a multidisciplinary team across cultural liaison, child health, midwifery, education, and support roles
• Managing service delivery across remote communities and regional hubs
• Embedding case review and case conferencing practices to strengthen care
• Coordinating clinical governance and ensuring culturally safe practice
• Working with community leaders and cultural advisors to improve access and inclusion
• Leading professional development and performance planning for your team
• Liaising with hospitals, specialist services, and health centres to streamline care pathways
• Collaborating with the Family Services team to comprehensively integrate clinical and social care

See the full job description here

What You’ll Get

• $123,000 – $135,000 + super, depending on skills and experience
• Salary packaging to boost your take-home pay
• Relocation assistance and accommodation support
• Travel reimbursements for remote community work
• Regular peer and leadership support
• Professional development opportunities
• A workplace culture that values warmth, respect, and humour
• The chance to truly lead — not just manage

Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re passionate about health equity, integrated care, and creating strong beginnings for families — we want to hear from you.

Apply now to lead the Strong Beginnings team at KWHB.