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Be part of something bigger: empower Aboriginal communities to build positive futures for families and childrenMake your next move count with competitive remuneration packages offered for both roles, recognising your experience and the impact you''ll makeRelocation assistance available for the right candidateWork in a close-knit, culturally grounded team shaping future service delivery in the bushWho We Are & Why Were DifferentKatherine West Health Board (KWHB) is a community-led Aboriginal health service delivering integrated primary healthcare, allied health, and wellbeing programs across more than 160,000 km of remote NT stretching from the Victoria River country along the WA border to the tip of the Tanami desert.Our work is grounded in cultural security, guided by community control, and driven by long-term impact. From maternal health to disability support, we build trusted relationships that lead to real outcomes for our mob in the bush.As an Aboriginal community-controlled organisation, we value inclusion, local leadership, and purpose-driven people. Were not your typical workplace and were proud of that.Learn more:www.kwhb.com.auTwo Great Roles. One Shared Mission to Empower Community VoicesWe are about to embark on Growing Up Looked After, a crucial research and community engagement initiative to map the current status of child and family services funding in the Big Rivers region, and develop a plan to support the transfer of services to the Aboriginal community-controlled sector.Were hiring for two exciting new roles to lead this work. These positions will work in close partnership to explore the current landscape of child and family services in the Big Rivers regiondrawing on evidence, listening deeply to community voices, and engaging with key stakeholders. Together, they will ensure that lived experience and data-informed insights are embedded into a strategic roadmap that strengthens services and outcomes for Big Rivers children and families into the future.CategoryProject Officer: $77,000 to $92,200Project Coordinator: Start from $110,000FocusSupporting community engagement and helping deliver project activities on the groundLeading the overall project strategy, including design, research and implementationKey TasksAssist with planning community visits, and attend community meetingsBuild relationships with families, services and community leadersTake notes, collect feedback, and support logistics like travel and schedulingAssist with creating flyers and project updatesPlan and lead community consultations across the regionMap current services and identify strengths and gapsResearch best-practice, Aboriginal-led models of carePrepare detailed reports and recommendations for future service deliveryBest forGreat communicators who enjoy working with people and supporting community-based projectsExperienced project leads with strong writing, research and strategic thinking skillsQualificationsNo formal qualifications needed - local knowledge, admin skills and community experience are highly valuedTertiary qualification in health, social work, community development or similarWhy These Roles MatterThese arent back-office jobs theyre opportunities to help shape the future of child and family services across some of the most remote communities in Australia. Whether you''re engaging directly with families on the ground or researching national strategies, youll contribute to a future where funding and decision-making are driven by and for Aboriginal communities.You''ll join a close-knit team with deep local experience and a grounded, supportive manager. This is a space where trust and long-term relationships matter and where your work will directly influence future models of care.You Know Community. We Know You Belong HereWere looking for people who arent just qualified but committed. People who understand the importance of walking alongside community, listening deeply, and following through.For the Project Officer role(Full PD here), youll bring practical coordination skills, an eye for detail, and the ability to connect with people from all walks of life. Youll be confident navigating logistics and admin, and excited to learn and grow in a community-focused role.For the Project Coordinator role(Full PD here), youll bring the skills to lead a region-wide consultation and reform project. You know how to listen, analyse, and turn insight into strategy and youre ready to advocate for long-term, structural change.Why This Role Will Reward YouGreat salary packagingRelocation assistance available for the right candidateTravel and accommodation support for remote workProfessional development opportunitiesPreferred location is Katherine, but Darwin may be consideredA values-aligned team with a supportive internal cultureIf You''re Ready to Join a Project with PurposeThese roles offer the chance to contribute to a future where Aboriginal communities are leading the design and delivery of services for their own children and families.Apply now and help shape that future with KWHB. #J-18808-Ljbffr