Overview
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Katherine West Health Board (KWHB) is a community-led Aboriginal health service delivering integrated primary healthcare and wellbeing programs across more than 160,000 km² of remote NT.
As an Aboriginal community-controlled organisation, our focus is holistic care — supporting not just physical health, but social, cultural, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing. We are rebuilding and growing our HR team to better serve our mission and welcome team members who are curious, proactive, and excited by change.
Responsibilities
This role supports all the moving parts that keep our workforce thriving — onboarding, compliance, coordination, and people-first problem solving. You'll be the go-to person for getting staff set up, keeping things running smoothly, and ensuring the little things don't fall through the cracks. You'll join a close-knit, supportive team and help refresh systems, improve templates, and roll out changes after a recent HR audit.
You'll travel with the team to remote communities as opportunities arise, to see our work firsthand, understand local context, and connect with Aboriginal community members. The role is suitable for both experienced administration professionals and early-career HR practitioners looking to grow.
What you'll need
We're looking for someone who thrives on organisation, enjoys working with people, and brings a calm, practical approach to busy days. You'll likely have:
* Strong admin or HR support experience
* Good attention to detail and a proactive attitude
* Confidence using Microsoft Office and managing digital records
* Cultural sensitivity and a respectful, team-first attitude
* A current NT Ochre Card, Driver's Licence and Police Check (or the ability to obtain them)
Bonus points for:
* HR qualifications or experience in onboarding, recruitment, or compliance
* Prior work in remote, community, or Aboriginal health settings
* Familiarity with Communicare, HR templates, or government HR processes
* A love of structure, strong admin skills, and a proactive spirit
You don't need to know it all — we'll train you. What matters is your work ethic, values, and willingness to be part of a growing team.
What you'll get
* Starting from $80,000 + super, depending on experience and level
* Annual salary increases in line with Enterprise Agreement
* 6-8 weeks accommodation on arrival for relocators
* $2,000 annual PD allowance for training, courses, or study
* Opportunities to travel to remote communities with the team
* A pathway for internal growth into project roles or senior HR
* A people-first team that's kind, hardworking, and ready for change
To read the full Position Description, click here
Experience level & Employment
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Human Resources
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
Join a team rebuilding
This isn't a BAU admin role — it's a chance to help shape the future of HR at KWHB. The HR team is small but evolving, rebuilding foundations and refining how HR supports the wider organisation.
Your ideas will be heard. Your efforts will be seen. Your growth will be supported.
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