* Drive behaviour change and create safer communities through culturally-led innovation
* $94,907 – $116,569 + super + salary packaging + travel opportunities
* Work alongside Aboriginal men and 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 — it’s an opportunity to be part of something that genuinely impacts communities.
For more information, please visit our website: www.kwhb.com.au
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 men to co-design and deliver behaviour change initiatives.
More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:
* Building and maintaining strong relationships with Aboriginal men, elders, communities, and partner organisations
* Establishing and supporting a Regional Reference Group of Aboriginal men 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 co-design 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 long-term program impact
* Assisting with evaluation, data collection, and reporting requirements
* Coordinating day-to-day project delivery in line with timelines and funding milestones
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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 National Police Check.
Additionally, the following skills and background will be highly valued:
* Experience working with Aboriginal communities and understanding of cultural values and self-determination
* Experience facilitating group discussions, co-design, or community engagement processes
* Exposure to behaviour change programs, particularly working with men
* Understanding of trauma-informed practice and family, domestic and sexual violence contexts
* Knowledge of digital safety or technology-facilitated 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, on-the-ground role suited to someone who is adaptable, reflective, and motivated by long-term community impact rather than short-term 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 take-home pay
* Travel opportunities across remote communities (including road and light aircraft)
* Professional development and learning opportunities
* Strong organisational and partnership support
* A collaborative, values-driven 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 men 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 community-led approach that prioritises cultural knowledge, local leadership, and long-term impact.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you are passionate about community-led change, culturally safe practice, and creating safer environments for women and children, we encourage you to apply today.