Lead Holistic Maternal, Child and Young Person Primary Health Care in Remote NT CommunitiesGuide a high-functioning, multidisciplinary team supporting Aboriginal women, children and families in one of the most culturally rich and remote regions of Australia.$123K–$135K + super + salary packaging + relocation + housing 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 region in the NT — from the WA border to the Tanami Desert.
As an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation, our work is grounded in cultural safety, self-determination, and holistic health. We integrate clinical care with social, emotional, cultural, and spiritual wellbeing — walking alongside community in all we do.
The Maternal, Child and Young Person Health program supports Aboriginal women, babies, children, young people and families through every step of their healthcare journey combining midwives, nurses, cultural support, allied health and education staff into a dynamic multidisciplinary care team.
You’ll be joining a workplace that’s inclusive, relationship-driven and proud of its purpose. We don’t just talk about teamwork — we live it, every day.
Learn more: www.kwhb.com.au
Why This Role MattersThe Strong Beginnings team is heading into an exciting new chapter.
The current Manager, with years of experience at KWHB, is transitioning into a new opportunity within the organisation. Their leadership has helped establish strong foundations across maternal and child health, built trusting relationships in community, and fostered a collaborative, culturally safe team culture.
As the incoming Manager, you’ll benefit from a comprehensive handover and transition period, where you’ll be supported to step confidently into the role while learning from someone with deep organisational and community knowledge. It’s a rare opportunity to inherit a high-functioning team, access long-term insights, and continue the work that’s already making a meaningful impact.
With a team of around 10 staff, this is your chance to lead a well-resourced program at a milestone moment. KWHB is in the early stages of implementing a comprehensive Maternal, Child and Young Person health model of care, with this role playing a key part in delivering its core objectives.
You’ll also play a central role in strengthening the connection between clinical and social care, ensuring clients receive coordinated, holistic support from the wider multidisciplinary healthcare team.
What to Expect Early OnYour first few weeks will be all about learning, connecting, and building relationships, not only with your team, but with the broader organisation and the remote communities across the KWHB region.
This is a solid opportunity to gain deep insight into the team, the region, and the program’s evolution.
In the first 30–60 days, you’ll:Be introduced to key stakeholders across the executive, clinical, and community spaceSpend time shadowing and collaborating with your predecessor to understand what’s workingBegin building one-on-one relationships with each of your team membersFamiliarise yourself with service models, remote clinic operations, and integration with family servicesParticipate in strategic planning and identify where your leadership can create impact early
This is a role where relationship-building is success, especially early on. You’ll have time, space and support to step in confidently, without needing to reinvent the wheel.
Let’s Talk About YouWe’re looking for someone who brings both capability and character — someone who can guide a multidisciplinary team while holding space for people, culture, and community.
You’ll thrive in this role if you:Value cultural safety and understand the importance of working in partnership with Aboriginal families and communitiesAre a strong relationship builder, able to gain trust and bring people togetherLead with humility, confidence, and care, especially when guiding early-career or new-to-community staffAre passionate about holistic, integrated care, and see every discipline as part of one teamAppreciate the opportunity to learn from long-standing team knowledge during a detailed handoverAre ready to lead a team that’s operationally strong and culturally committed, and bring your own energy to help it grow
We’re also looking for:AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse and/or MidwifeLeadership experience in maternal, child, or public health settingsExperience working in remote, rural, or Aboriginal community-controlled contextsUnderstanding of trauma-informed care, DFSV, and coordination of complex health needsStrong communication, planning, stakeholder engagement and governance skills
What You’ll Be DoingLeading a multidisciplinary team across cultural liaison, child health, midwifery, education, and support rolesManaging service delivery across remote communities and regional hubsEmbedding case review and case conferencing practices to strengthen careCoordinating clinical governance and ensuring culturally safe practiceWorking with community leaders and cultural advisors to improve access and inclusionLeading professional development and performance planning for your teamLiaising with hospitals, specialist services, and health centres to streamline care pathwaysCollaborating with the Family Services team to comprehensively integrate clinical and social care
What You’ll Get$123,000 – $135,000 + super, depending on skills and experienceSalary packaging to boost your take-home payRelocation assistance and accommodation supportTravel reimbursements for remote community workRegular peer and leadership supportProfessional development opportunitiesA workplace culture that values warmth, respect, and humourThe chance to truly lead — not just manage
Ready to Make a Difference?If you’re passionate about health equity, integrated care, and creating strong beginnings for families — we want to hear from you.
Apply now to lead the Strong Beginnings team at KWHB.