Support Aboriginal women and families through one of life’s most important journeys.
Salary from $123,716 + 12% super
Salary packaging + travel allowance + relocation support
Community-led organisation focused on cultural security and connection
About Katherine West Health Board
Katherine West Health Board (KWHB) is a community-controlled Aboriginal health service delivering integrated primary healthcare, family support, and wellbeing programs across 162,000 km² in the Northern Territory.
Grounded in Aboriginal cultural values and self-determination, KWHB takes a holistic approach to care supporting the spiritual, cultural, emotional, and social wellbeing of the communities they serve.
You’ll be joining a welcoming, collaborative team committed to culturally safe care and meaningful outcomes for Aboriginal women, children, and families
What’s the role?
This is a unique opportunity to combine midwifery with broader women’s health in a community-based setting.
Working alongside another Midwife & Women’s Health Practitioner, you will:
Manage a shared caseload of approximately 50–65 women annually
Provide continuity of care across pregnancy, birth, and postnatal stages
Deliver comprehensive women’s health services including contraception, cervical screening, and preventative care
Support health promotion and education across remote communities
Work closely with local healthcare teams to strengthen maternal health capability
Collaborate with Cultural Liaison Officers to ensure culturally safe care
This role is based in Katherine with regular travel to remote communities across the Katherine West region.
What’s in it for you?
Competitive salary + 12% super
Salary packaging benefits
Travel allowance
Relocation assistance
Accommodation and travel support for remote work
Professional development allowance
Clinical supervision and mentoring
Flexible working arrangements (negotiable)
Structured onboarding and community orientation
Supportive multidisciplinary team environment
What you need to be successful?
To be successful, you will have:
Highly regarded:
Dual registration (RN/RM)
Experience in remote, rural, or community settings
Experience working with Aboriginal communities
Skills in women’s health (contraception, cervical screening, preventative care)
Health promotion or workforce development experience
Endorsed Midwife status (or working towards)
You’ll bring a relationship-focused, adaptable, and culturally respectful approach, with a genuine interest in community engagement and continuity of care.
Why Join KWHB?
This is more than a clinical role, it’s an opportunity to be part of a community-led organisation making a lasting impact on maternal and women’s health outcomes across remote Aboriginal communities.
Submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience.
