Katherine West Health Board

Katherine West Health Board (KWHB) is currently looking for a Family, Domestic and Sexual Violence (FDSV) Social Care Engagement and Cultural Support Officer. 

This is a full-time non -continuing position until 30 June 2026.The position will be well suited to someone who identifies as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person.

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.

Position Description

This position requires an understanding of trauma, mental health, social and emotional wellbeing, Indigenous health, and the long-term impacts of FDSV.

Responsibilities will include (but not limited to):

• Support the FDSV Healing Team to provide culturally safe, trauma-informed FDSV recovery and healing case management.
• Follow-up on referrals and advocate for improved client access to FDSV recovery support services.
• Support yarning and healing activities, alongside the Big Rivers Recovery FDSV team.
• Promote, encourage, and support community members and their families/Carers with behavioural changes to improve FDSV recovery and healing.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal outcomes for clients, including participating in case conferences as required.

The successful candidate will enjoy an attractive remuneration AO3 to AO5 (negotiable based on your skills and experience) PLUS super and a range of benefits, which include: 

• Relocation & repatriation assistance
• Salary sacrificing
• 6 weeks annual leave
• Daily travel allowance when working away from Katherine
• Thorough workplace training and orientation 
• Fantastic professional development opportunities and allowances
• Flexible work and leave options

Additional Information: 

• If you would like to chat further about this opportunity, please contact our KWHB Human Resources Team by calling (08) 8971 9300 or emailing hr@kwhb.com.au
• The start date can be negotiated pending the requirements of the suitable candidate. 
• Find out more about working for Katherine West Health Board here.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills, advance your career and enhance your cultural knowledge whilst making a positive difference.