Katherine West Health Board

Katherine West Health Board (KWHB) is curretly looking for Allied Health Professionals.These positions will be well suited to someone who is a  a registered allied health professional that holds a a current recognised registration with AHPRA or relevant organisation relating to allied health discipline, who is looking to work in remote NT?

We are looking for applications in areas such as: Physiotherapist, Exercise physiologist, Dietitian, Diabetes educator, occupational therapist, with an understanding of Aboriginal cultural values, and commitment to the advancement and self-determination of Aboriginal communities.

Established in 1998, Katherine West Health Board is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health 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 Maree Keller  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. 

Diabetes Educator Position Description

Dietitian Position Description

Exercise Physiologist Position Description

Physiotherapist Position Description

Occupational Therapist Position Description

Roles and responsibilities (but not limited to):

• Provide high quality assessment and support within your allied health scope for individual clients in the Katherine West region.
• Collaborate with other key members of the KWHB team, to ensure policies and practices are consistent with community priorities and preferences.
• Ensure integrated service delivery and follow up that is coordinated and communicated as required with health leadership, internal and external providers and visiting staff.
• Participate in preparing reports and adhere to timelines and reporting objectives as outlined in funding agreements.
• Support and participate in Quality Improvement activities within the Health Centre to enhance the safety and effectiveness of care.
• Provide follow up monitoring and care as directed through health assessment, TCA and/or General Practitioner Management Plan, coordinating as required with other relevant internal, visiting, and external providers.

The successful candidate will enjoy an attractive remuneration (negotiated based on skills, qualifications and experience) PLUS super and a range of benefits, which include: 

• Relocation & repatriation assistance
• Salary sacrificing of up to approximately $15k. 
• 6 weeks annual leave
• Thorough workplace training and orientation 
• Fantastic professional development opportunities and allowances
• Daily travel allowance when working away from Community
• Flexible work and leave options

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

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.