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Katherine West Health Board (KWHB) is currently looking for a Healing Spirits Coordinator. This position will be well suited to someone who has an understanding of Aboriginal cultural values, and commitment to the advancement and self-determination of Aboriginal communities.
Established in 1998, Katherine West Health Board is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation that provides a range of clinical, preventative and public health services to clients in the Katherine West Region of the Northern Territory. With four major health care centres and a range of satellite centres, KWHB services an area over two times the size of Tasmania (162,000km²), helping to improve the health and wellbeing of some of the most remote communities in Australia.
About the Opportunity Join Katherine West Health Board (KWHB) as the Healing Spirit Coordinator (HSC). This position aims to support suicide prevention interventions, increase mental health awareness, improve community engagement, and enhance the development and availability of culturally appropriate suicide prevention resources. The HSC is responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of a regional approach to suicide prevention throughout the KWHB catchment area including all communities and outstations.
Responsibilities will include (but not limited to): Conduct needs assessments, including literature reviews and community consultations, to document current programs and resources.Develop a culturally appropriate, evidence-based suicide prevention intervention plan in collaboration with community members and key stakeholders.Provide therapeutic support and referral where appropriate.Develop and distribute a co-designed suicide prevention toolkit.Assist with the development and implementation of social marketing strategies, health promotion resources and health education materials.Work collaboratively with other programs such as Social and Emotional Wellbeing, Alcohol and Other Drugs and the Health Promotion team.The successful candidate will enjoy an attractive remuneration of AO5 - AO6, RAN 1-3 (negotiable based on your skills and experience) PLUS super and a range of benefits, which include: Relocation & repatriation assistanceSalary sacrificing6 weeks annual leaveDaily travel allowance when working away from KatherineThorough workplace training and orientationFantastic professional development opportunities and allowancesFlexible work and leave optionsThis is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills, advance your career and enhance your cultural knowledge whilst making a positive difference.
Additional Information: If you would like to chat further about this opportunity, please contact our KWHB Human Resources Team by calling (08) 8971 9300 or emailing ******The start date can be negotiated pending the requirements of the suitable candidate.How do your skills match this job?Your application will include the following questions:
Do you have the unrestricted right to work in Australia? If not, please do not continue.Are you fully immunised against COVID-19, as of January 2022?Do you hold or have the ability to hold a NT Working with Children's card, Criminal History Clearance, and NT Drivers Licence?Please outline your relevant skills, work experience, qualifications (applicable to this position).Do you have prior experience working in remote communities? #J-18808-Ljbffr