Closing on: Sep 19, 2025
Job Category: Community Services
Job Type: Full Time
Wurli-Wurlinjang Health Service (WWHS) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation that prides itself on delivering a range of health services to the community in a style and manner that makes clients feel
welcome and comfortable.
WWHS operates a range of clinics and provides a range of primary health care and other services which include our Main Clinic (acute and general care), Gudbinji Chronic Disease Clinic, Binjari Health Centre, Women and Children's Health, Men's Health and a Dental Clinic.
We also deliver Community Service programs which aim to achieve better outcomes in early intervention, treatment, and management through an integrated approach in a primary health care setting like our Alcohol and Other Drugs Program, Social and Emotional Wellbeing program, Strongbala Men's Justice, Katherine Individual Support Program, our Strong Indigenous Families program and Connecting Pathways Program.
As well as providing Clinical and Community Services WWHS also provides Professional Development and Training, as well as Corporate Services being: Human Resources, Finance, Infrastructure, Work Health and Safety, Compliance and Administration Support.
WWHS is currently in process of establishing The Culture Care Connect (CCC) program within our community Services Program offering. CCC is a proactive aftercare service will be designed and delivered to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People following suicide attempt or suicidal crisis. Culture Care Connect will provide a safe environment, culturally appropriate care co-ordination, and support and linkages with different aspects of treatment or response.
The CCC Coordinator, Design and Implementation will design and implement the Big Rivers Region Community-Controlled Suicide Prevention Network; a network that aims to inform and improve First Nation's people access to culturally safe and appropriate suicide prevention services.
This will involve liaising, within a set time, with all relevant stakeholders including the CCC Researcher, Elders and Community Members across the region, all relevant organisations within the Big Rivers Region and Individuals who have experienced a suicide attempt or suicidal crisis (Peers/Clients of Wurli or other Big Rivers Health Services; Sunrise and Katherine West Health Board.) The role will include negotiating and understanding all the complexities of working with such a wide range of stakeholders, understanding any pre-existing system currently in place, and ensuring the success of the program in the future, to reduce the incidence of further attempts, or further suicidal crises, and reduce the impacts on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, families, and Communities.
Ideally, we are seeking candidates with the following
* Tertiary qualifications at Masters, Bachelor or Diploma (with extensive experience) in Community Development, Aboriginal Health Practitioner, Psychology and/or Public Health.
* Demonstrated a minimum of 3-5 years' experience within a primary health system or as research assistant.
* Evidence of participatory and narrative approaches in health, research and organisational change.
* An established track record of complex project management in community-controlled health settings and services and willingness to listen deeply and respond to community needs.
* Demonstrated ability to lead organisational change through effective team leadership and management.
* Proven ability to collect, analyse and report community-driven data.
* Demonstrated ability or high-level understanding of Knowledge Translation processes and application of knowledge into practice.
For more information regarding the position specifics please review the position description
Please ensure your application includes: –
* A current resume or curriculum vitae (cv)
* A cover letter / email which provides a clear and concise overview of your ability to meet the key requirements of the role (prerequisites, qualifications / experience and competencies)
* Current National Police Certificate (not older than 3 months from issue date)
* Current Northern Territory Driver's Licence
* Current Working with Children's Clearance (Ochre Card)
* COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate
To apply for this job please submit your online application.
Indigenous and/or Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply
If you have any queries regarding this position, please contact a member of the Human Resource team on or email