Make a Real Impact: Support Healing in Communities in the remote Katherine West RegionStep into a newly funded role focused on delivering therapeutic support to young people and adults impacted by child sexual abuse$100K – $124K + super + salary packaging + relocation support
Who We Are & Why It MattersKatherine West Health Board (KWHB) is a community-led Aboriginal health service delivering integrated primary healthcare, family support, and wellbeing programs across a vast 162,000 km² footprint in the NT — spanning from the WA border to the edge of the Tanami Desert.
Our work goes beyond clinics. It’s grounded in Aboriginal cultural values, self-determination, and a belief in holistic care — where healing includes the spiritual, cultural, emotional, and social dimensions of wellbeing.
We’re known for our welcoming and tight-knit teams, with people who genuinely support each other and the communities they serve. We value inclusion, connection, and creating spaces where people feel respected and safe — and where you’ll be backed from day one.
This isn’t just a job. It’s a chance to do meaningful work, walk alongside communities, and play a part in healing trauma with care, respect, and integrity.
Learn more: www.kwhb.com.au
Why This Role MattersThis is a newly created role, funded to meet an urgent need: providing therapeutic support to children and adults who have experienced child sexual abuse, and supporting young people who display harmful sexual behaviours.
You’ll be the first person in this role, shaping how care is delivered — not just clinically, but culturally and relationally. Your work will directly support the long-term wellbeing of Aboriginal families in the region.
The team around you is ready. You’ll be part of a supportive and highly integrated network, working closely with social workers, clinicians, cultural liaison officers and local community members. This role is seen as needed and welcomed, and you’ll always have a wide range of support around you.
What to Expect Early OnThis role is deeply relational and intentionally paced — it’s not about hitting the ground running, but about building trust slowly and respectfully.
In your first month, you can expect to:Spend time onboarding in Katherine, meeting your team and learning KWHB’s model of careReceive strong guidance and support from both clinical and cultural leadsTravel with experienced staff to key communities — not alone, but side-by-sideGet familiar with referral pathways, community context, and current service gapsBegin engaging with clients through a thoughtful, trauma-informed lens
You won’t be expected to jump in at full capacity, the organisation values a steady, well-supported start that prioritises connection and safety over speed. You’ll be welcomed, guided, and respected as you begin shaping the role.
Let’s Talk About YouThis is for someone who brings both heart and skill to trauma-informed care — someone grounded, culturally aware, and ready to make a difference.
You’ll need:A relevant qualification (e.g. Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, Nursing, Aboriginal Health Practice)Current professional registration or membership (e.g. AHPRA, AASW, PACFA)Experience working with victim/survivors of child sexual abuse, ideally including both children and adultsThe ability to build safe, respectful therapeutic relationshipsA strong understanding of the social determinants of health and Aboriginal cultural valuesA willingness to travel remotely and work flexibly in community-based settings
To thrive in this role, you’ll be someone who is:Emotionally grounded and resilient, able to hold space for complex traumaWarm and open, ready to build trust and walk alongside othersCollaborative and inclusive, working well across disciplines and with communityMethodical and respectful, someone who listens first and moves with careComfortable shaping a new role, bringing creativity, maturity and insight
You’ll be surrounded by a tight-knit, cross-functional team — from experienced Aboriginal Health Practitioners and nurses to social workers. You’ll also be working closely with senior leaders who prioritise people, culture, and care.
This is a rare opportunity to help launch a therapeutic program from the ground up, and to shape its impact across an entire region.
What You’ll Be DoingThis is a clinical role with a strong community lens. You’ll spend about 60% of your time in direct client work, with the rest supporting education, system-building, and collaboration.
Key responsibilities include:Delivering therapeutic support to children, young people and adultsConducting trauma-informed assessments and developing care plansSupporting community education and prevention effortsBuilding referral pathways and culturally safe healing practicesContributing to system reform, staff training, and best-practice care
You’ll travel regularly to remote communities and be based in Katherine the rest of the time, with strong peer, clinical and managerial support throughout.
What You’ll Get$100,000 – $124,000 + super, based on experienceSalary packaging to increase your take-home payRelocation assistance and remote travel supportAccommodation provided when working remoteProfessional development, supervision, and learning opportunitiesSupportive team culture with weekly catchups and quarterly in-person gatheringsThe chance to build something meaningful from day one
Ready to Do Work That Matters?This important role partners with communities to strengthen healing, connection and culturally safe care, building on existing strengths and knowledge. Applicants with a collaborative, reflective practice approach are encouraged to apply.
Apply now to join KWHB’s Family Support Services team.