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

The Midwife and Womens Health Practitioner delivers culturally safe, evidence-based maternal and women’s health care to women and families across the KWHB remote communities, coordinateing quality antenatal and postnatal health care in remote communities.

A key component of the role is building the confidence, capability and clinical capacity of remote primary health care staff to undertake antenatal and postnatal checks, support continuity of care, and strengthen local service delivery. The position also plays an important role in educating and empowering women and families to make informed decisions about their health. 

Position Description

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

• Provide comprehensive and timely antenatal and postnatal care to women and families in accordance with best practice guidelines, ensuring care is culturally safe, trauma-informed and woman-centred.
• Work collaboratively with Cultural Liaison Officers, families and communities to advocate for culturally safe pregnancy, birthing and postnatal care practices.
• Provide ongoing case management and care coordination for antenatal and postnatal clients, including monitoring high-risk women and infants, participating in case conferencing, ensuring follow-up care is completed, supporting transitions between services and jurisdictions, and coordinating referrals and communication with relevant health providers to maintain continuity of care.
• Provide education to women and families about pregnancy, labour and birth, infant care, breastfeeding, parenting, contraception and women’s health to optimise health outcomes.
•  Implement and promote evidence-based standards and policies which comply with relevant professional, industrial, and legislative requirements.

What You will Receive:

In return, you'll receive an attractive remuneration package of $136,901 (RAN3) per annum plus12% superannuation and a range of benefits, including:

• Salary packaging opportunities
• Six weeks annual leave plus 18% leave loading.
• 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: 25 November 2026.

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.