About Katherine 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.

Applications Close 17 May 2024

Position Description

About the Opportunity

This is a fulltime contract until 31 December 2025

Katherine West Health Board (KWHB) is currently looking for a Synergy Project Officer to join their team for an opportunity in the Katherine West region in the NT. This position is well suited to someone who has experience in community engagement or a health-related discipline.

This position is for a male project officer, who will work primarily with male community advisors and community members from our Katherine West region to align with cultural protocols.

The Synergy project officer will provide support to the University of Queensland (UQ) Research team, Local Study Coordinator, and community advisors from Katherine West communities to tailor, implement and evaluate Synergy initiatives for KWHB communities. They will also support the Local Study Coordinator and community advisors organise and plan qualitative data collection from Katherine West communities (with data collection to be carried out by university researchers).

Your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

• Assist the Local Study Coordinator to organise and run regular meetings with community advisors for the Synergy study and liaise with UQ regarding community advisor’s activities and decisions.
• Workshop ideas with community advisors and other community members to gather and tailor ideas for community initiatives relating to the Synergy study.
• Support qualitative data collection as directed by community advisors and Local Study Coordinator.
• Feedback progress and effectiveness of Synergy initiatives and overall study to community advisors.

About the Benefits

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 candidates will enjoy an attractive remuneration AO4  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.