About Katherine West Health Board

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.

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.

Position Description

Katherine West Health Board (KWHB) is currently looking for a Healing Spirits Coordinator to join their team for an opportunity in the Katherine West region in the NT. This position will be well suited to someone with a recognised qualification in Aboriginal Health Practitioner, nursing or social work with no restrictions on practice, or demonstrated experience in a similar role.

The role aims to support suicide prevention interventions, increase mental health awareness, improve community engagement, and enhance the availability of culturally appropriate suicide prevention resources.

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

• Conduct needs assessments, including literature reviews and community consultations, to document current programs and resources.
• Develop a culturally appropriate, evidence-based suicide prevention intervention plan in collaboration with community members and key stakeholders.
• Implement the co-designed suicide prevention intervention plan.
• Assist with the development and implementation of social marketing strategies, health promotion resources and health education materials.
• Work Collaboratively with other programs such as Social and Emotional Wellbeing, Alcohol and Other Drugs and the Health Promotion team.

In return for your hard work and dedication, the successful candidate will enjoy an attractive remuneration AO5 - AO6, AHP, RAN 1-3 (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.