Katherine West Health Board (KWHB) is an Aboriginal community-controlled organisation delivering primary health care and holistic health programs across a 162,000 km² region of remote Katherine West, Northern Territory. We take a whole-of-person approach to health and wellbeing — spiritual, cultural, emotional and family wellbeing included — and we're deeply committed to evidence-based, culturally appropriate care.

We're proud to prioritise the recruitment and retention of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, and we're building genuine career pathways for community members into clinical, leadership and support roles. Working with KWHB isn't just a job — it's a life-changing experience that will challenge your perceptions and broaden your understanding of remote Australia.

For more information, please visit our website: www.kwhb.com.au

Summary of Position 

This is an identified position for an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.

As our Cultural Healing Support Officer, you'll provide cultural support, guidance and advocacy for clients, helping them understand and access the Family, Domestic and Sexual Violence (FDSV) health, healing and social support services that are right for them. You'll help plan and deliver culturally appropriate yarning, healing and community engagement activities, and contribute to planning and evaluation along the way. Working alongside remote communities across the region, you'll help build understanding of how individuals, families and communities can support both victim-survivors and people who use violence to recognise harm, seek help, and move forward on their journey of recovery and healing.

Position Description

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

• Work alongside the Big Rivers Healing for Our Mob multidisciplinary team to support culturally safe, trauma-informed and client-centred FDSV recovery and healing, ensuring culture, community and client needs are considered throughout the care journey.
• Support case management and care coordination, including following up referrals and assisting clients to access FDSV recovery support services.
• Provide cultural support, guidance and advocacy for clients, helping them understand and access appropriate FDSV, health, healing and social support services.
• Maintain accurate and timely client records in relevant clinical information systems,including Communicare and PCIS, in accordance with KWHB documentation, privacy and confidentiality requirements.
• Participate in team meetings, training, and supervision, contributing insights from the work to support integrated service delivery.

What You will Receive:

In return, you'll receive an attractive remuneration package (negotiable based on your skills and experience) from $72,793 to $102,884 (A&G3-A&G5 classification) or $65,059 to $103,616 (AHP2-AHP4 classification), plus 12% superannuation and a range of benefits, including: 

• Salary packaging opportunities.
• Six weeks annual leave plus 18% leave loading.
• A meaningful, purpose-driven role improving cancer outcomes for Aboriginal communities.
• Regular remote travel with a Katherine home base.
• A supportive, multidisciplinary team environment that values collaboration, learning and growth.
• Ongoing professional development, training and capacity-building opportunities.
• The chance to build lasting relationships and cultural connection that will shape your career and perspective.

Applications close: 29 October 2026, limited tenure position until 30 June 2028

Applications will be assessed as they are received and this advertisement may close earlier than the advertised closing date if a suitable candidate is identified. We encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible.

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.