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 Family, Domestic and Sexual Violence (FDSV) Healing Practitioner would suit someone with a degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, Mental Health Nursing, Social Science or a related field, who is eligible for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) or registration with AHPRA. You'll bring an understanding of Aboriginal cultural values and a genuine commitment to the advancement and self-determination of Aboriginal communities.

As our FDSV Healing Practitioner, you'll provide trauma-informed, culturally safe outreach case management to victim-survivors of family, domestic and sexual violence across remote communities in the Big Rivers region. You'll be part of a multidisciplinary team that includes senior social work, cultural healing officers, intake and health promotion staff, alongside experienced health, social and wellbeing workers from our partner organisations. You'll also help deliver FDSV education and awareness activities across the region, contributing to community engagement initiatives, group sessions and education resources that build understanding of FDSV, strengthen support pathways for victim-survivors and promote safe responses to disclosures of violence.

Position Description

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

• Provide trauma-informed, culturally safe outreach social work services to victim-survivors of family, domestic and sexual violence across remote communities in the Big Rivers Region.
• Provide evidence based and culturally appropriate case management to victims survivors of FDSV with complex social needs including psychosocial assessment, FDSV screening and safety planning, referral assistance and support in attending appropriate referral services.
• Work collaboratively with Aboriginal staff, cultural advisors, community members, and stakeholders to ensure culturally safe, strengths-based responses to FDSV that respect self-determination and local cultural knowledge.
• Support the delivery of culturally safe, trauma-informed family, domestic and sexual violence education and awareness activities across the Big Rivers region. This includes contributing to community engagement initiatives, group sessions, and education resources that promote understanding of FDSV, support pathways for victim-survivors, and safe responses to disclosures of violence.
• Work within the NT Risk Assessment and Management Framework to ensure thatservice delivery is aligned with evidence-based best practice.

What You will Receive:

In return, you'll receive an attractive remuneration package (negotiable based on your skills and experience) from $73,108 - $115,223 (HP1-HP2) or $114,509- $138,205 (RN2-RN3), 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.
• 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: 30 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.