Katherine West Health Board

Katherine West Health Board (KWHB) is currently looking for a Aboriginal Health Coaching Facilitator. This position is well suited to someone who has relevant experience in mentoring students, 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 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

Applications close 26 September 2025. Aboriginal and Torres Strait islanders are encouraged to apply. 

About the Opportunity 

Working under the guidance of the Manager Aboriginal Workforce Development Projects and in close partnership with the Health Centre Manager (HCM), the Aboriginal Health Coaching Facilitator (AHCF) provides support, education, training, and coordinates professional development for Aboriginal Health Coaches to develop their knowledge, skills and confidence to maximise their performance in a multidisciplinary remote primary health care workplace. This is an important role in facilitating positive relationships between clinic-based staff, travelling program staff, external providers, and the Aboriginal Health Coaches. Whilst the role is based in our remote clinics, clinical skills are not necessary for the position.

Responsibilities will include (but not limited to):

• Identify, plan and facilitate the learning and needs of Aboriginal Health Coaches (including trainees) in remote locations. This includes facilitating clinic inservices and the provision of support on site during placement periods and throughout the post-graduate program.
• Facilitate engagement between the Aboriginal Health Coaches (including trainees) and other organisational staff (both internal and external) to build strong relationships within the primary health care setting.
• Professionally support all students as appropriate. Provide mentoring as required on an individual basis for Aboriginal Health Coaches (including trainees) based on their needs.
• Create, maintain and update clinical and health promotion resources on the KWHB intranet in collaboration with Aboriginal Health Coaches.
• Help foster a positive workplace culture through exemplary practices and team oriented processes.

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 
• 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

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.