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Drive behaviour change and create safer communities through culturally-led innovation $94,907 $116,569 + super + salary packaging + travel opportunities Work alongside Aboriginal communities to lead meaningful, long-term change About Katherine West Health Board Katherine West Health Board (KWHB) is a community-controlled Aboriginal health service delivering primary healthcare and wellbeing programs across a vast and remote region of the Northern Territory. Grounded in cultural safety, self-determination, and holistic health, KWHB works in partnership with Aboriginal communities to improve outcomes across physical, social, emotional, and cultural wellbeing. Operating across the Big Rivers region, KWHB collaborates closely with partner organisations including Wurli Wurlinjang Health Service, Sunrise Health Service, and NT Health to deliver integrated, place-based services. At KWHB, our people are our strength. We are proud to offer a supportive, purpose-driven environment where staff are encouraged to learn, grow, and contribute to meaningful change. Working here is more than a job its an opportunity to be part of something that genuinely impacts communities. About the Opportunity Katherine West Health Board is looking for a full-time Preventing Tech-based Abuse Project Officer based in Katherine, NT. Reporting to the Manager Big Rivers Health Promotion, this role is responsible for leading a community-led initiative focused on reducing technology-facilitated abuse by working alongside Aboriginal communities to codesign and deliver behaviour change initiatives. More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to: Building and maintaining strong relationships with Aboriginal adults, elders, communities, and partner organisations Establishing and supporting a Regional Reference Group of Aboriginal adults as community champions Facilitating training sessions focused on leadership, respectful behaviour, and digital safety Leading community consultations to understand local needs and cultural context Coordinating codesign processes to develop culturally relevant initiatives Supporting development of resources aligned with cultural and health literacy frameworks Contributing to referrals and collaborative care planning where appropriate Supporting development of a sustainability framework for longterm program impact Assisting with evaluation, data collection, and reporting requirements Coordinating daytoday project delivery in line with timelines and funding milestones About You To qualify, you will need a recognised tertiary qualification in Social Work, Health Promotion, Community Development or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience, along with the ability to obtain an NT Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card) and Police Check. Additionally, the following skills and background will be highly valued: Experience working with Aboriginal communities and understanding of cultural values and selfdetermination Experience facilitating group discussions, codesign, or community engagement processes Exposure to behaviour change programmes Understanding of traumainformed practice and family, domestic and sexual violence contexts Knowledge of digital safety or technologyfacilitated abuse As our ideal candidate, you will bring strong interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, and the ability to build trust in community settings. You will be confident facilitating sensitive conversations, able to hold accountability while maintaining respect, and committed to culturally safe practice. This is a highly relational, ontheground role suited to someone who is adaptable, reflective, and motivated by longterm community impact rather than shortterm outputs. About the Benefits Compensation based on skills and experience is a competitive annual salary of $94,907 $116,569 + super, and a host of excellent benefits including: Salary packaging to increase your takehome pay Travel opportunities across remote communities (including road and light aircraft) Professional development and learning opportunities Strong organisational and partnership support A collaborative, valuesdriven team environment The opportunity to design and lead a new, impactful program from the ground up Why This Role Matters This role sits at the intersection of community development, prevention, and digital safety addressing an emerging and complex form of harm. You will play a key role in supporting Aboriginal adults to lead change within their communities, challenge harmful behaviours, and promote safer, more respectful use of technology. This is an opportunity to be part of a genuinely communityled approach that prioritises cultural knowledge, local leadership, and longterm impact. Ready to Make a Difference? If you are passionate about communityled change, culturally safe practice, and creating safer environments for families and children, we encourage you to apply today. #J-18808-Ljbffr