Join to apply for the Men's Behaviour Change Project Officer role at Katherine West Health Board Earn a competitive salary of $80,000 – $99,000 per annum + superannuation Join a community-led initiative supporting men to lead positive change and promote safe, respectful relationships across the Katherine West region Relocation and accommodation assistance available to help make this vibrant regional community your new home Who we are Katherine West Health Board (KWHB) is an industry-renowned provider of preventative, clinical, and emergency healthcare in the Northern Territory.
We deliver a range of health services across the Katherine West region, covering primary healthcare, health education, and community-led wellbeing programs.
We are an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (ACCHO) with the key objective of improving health and wellbeing outcomes for all people in our region.
KWHB recognises that health and wellbeing is holistic, encompassing physical, emotional, cultural, and spiritual dimensions.
How you'll make a difference KWHB has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Strong Men Leading Change Project Officer to join our Big Rivers Health Promotion team, based in Katherine, NT, with regular travel across the Katherine West region.
Reporting to the Manager, Big Rivers Health Promotion, this position will lead the coordination and delivery of a culturally grounded, community-led initiative focused on preventing Domestic, Family, and Sexual Violence (DFSV).
You will work closely with Elders, local leaders, and men of all ages to facilitate healing, strengthen leadership, and promote positive masculinities aligned with local cultural protocols.
Responsibilities More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to: Coordinating and facilitating culturally safe yarning circles and consultations across KWHB communities to explore men's attitudes, beliefs, and experiences related to DFSVProviding community-based education on the drivers and impacts of DFSV, promoting available support services, and fostering understanding of healing pathways Planning healing-centred activities such as bush trips, storytelling sessions, and cultural programs that support men's wellbeing and reconnection to culture Collaborating with Elders and community leaders to ensure cultural alignment and strengthen local leadership throughout the project Assisting in developing a sustainability framework to integrate successful project elements into ongoing KWHB programs What you'll bring to the team To be considered for this position, you'll be a male Project Officer who will work primarily with male community members and young men in alignment with cultural protocols.
You'll be grounded, empathetic, and non-judgemental, with strong relationship-building and facilitation skills that enable you to support men through sensitive conversations around behavioural change.
KWHB is seeking someone who demonstrates authentic community engagement experience and the emotional intelligence to hold space for complex conversations.
Whether you've worked in men's leadership, youth work, community development, health promotion, or another field where you've supported men or teams, your ability to connect, listen, and empower others will be what stands out.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.
You'll also bring: Experience working within Aboriginal communities or a strong understanding of cultural safety and trauma-informed practice Proven ability to build trust and rapport across diverse groups and guide meaningful conversations in a culturally safe way Strong communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to facilitate yarning circles or group sessions Driver's licence and willingness to travel regularly to remote communities (approximately 50% of the role)NT Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card) and National Police Check, or ability to obtain prior to commencement Formal tertiary qualifications (e.g.
Social Work, Community Development, Health Promotion, or similar) are desirable but not essential.
KWHB values real-world experience, cultural capability, and leadership qualities over formal education alone.
Be rewarded In addition to a competitive salary of circa $80,000 – $99,000 p.a.
