About Us

Wurli-Wurlinjang Health Service (WWHS) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation that prides itself on delivering a range of health services to the community in a style and manner that makes clients feel welcome and comfortable.

WWHS operates a range of clinics and provides a range of primary health care and other services which include our Main Clinic (acute and general care), Gudbinji Chronic Disease Clinic, Binjari Health Centre, Women and Children’s Health, Men’s Health and a Dental Clinic.

We also deliver Community Service programs which aim to achieve better outcomes in early intervention, treatment, and management through an integrated approach in a primary health care setting like our Alcohol and Other Drugs Program, Social and Emotional Wellbeing program, Strongbala Men’s Justice, Katherine Individual Support Program, our Strong Indigenous Families program and Connecting Pathways Program. As well as providing Clinical and Community Services WWHS also provides Professional Development and Training, as well as Corporate Services being: Human Resources, Finance, Infrastructure, Work Health and Safety, Compliance and Administration Support.

WWHS is in the process of establishing a Men’s Behaviour Change Program (MBCP) with in our Community Services Unit. The MBCP Coordinator, Design and Implementation will be responsible for our MBCP, which has two stages. Stage One is the Design Stage. The MBCP Coordinator will be responsible for leading the design of a MBCP that is person centred, trauma informed, evidence and strengths based. that is aligned to the Northern Territory Minimal Standards for Declared Domestic Family Violence (DFV) programs. The design of the Program must also address providing a culturally safe program where self-determination of participants is upheld. Stage Two is the Implementation Stage. This stage will see the designed program being delivered to support men who have used violence to understand the causes of behaviours, understand the impact of violence and to address the problematic behaviours.

Through-out both stages of the Program, the MBCP Coordinator will be required to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with other DFV related services including Legal, Police, Corrections, Child Protection, Drug and Alcohol Services and Health Services. The role will include negotiating and understanding all the complexities of working with such a wide range of stakeholders, understanding any pre-existing system currently in place, and ensuring the success of the program in the future.

Indigenous and/or Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply

Ideally, we are seeking candidates with the following

Tertiary qualifications at Masters, Bachelor (with extensive experience) in Community Development, Aboriginal Health Practitioner, Psychology and/or Public Health.

Demonstrated a minimum of 3-5 years’ experience within a primary health system or relevant social determinants programs.

Evidence of participatory and narrative approaches in health, research and organisational change.

An established track record of complex project management in community-controlled health settings and services and willingness to listen deeply and respond to community needs

Demonstrated ability to lead organisational change through effective team leadership and management.

Proven ability to collect, analyse and report community-driven data.

Demonstrated ability or high-level understanding of Knowledge Translation processes and application of knowledge into practice.

Current National Police Records Check and Working with Children’s Clearance.

Current Northern Territory Driver’s License.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a role within a client focused, passionate and expanding organisation.

Wurli Wurlinjang Health Service offers a supportive and team-orientated work environment. In return for your commitment and dedication to our clients and our service, you will receive an attractive base salary (negotiable based on your experience and qualifications) plus superannuation.

Additional benefits include:

Generous Salary packaging options;

Generous leave entitlements (6 weeks annual leave, 3 weeks personal leave, 1-week special leave, study leave);

Relocation assistance for eligible applicants

Accommodation Assistance Subsidy for eligible applicants

Please ensure your application includes:

A current resume or curriculum vitae (cv)

A cover letter/email which provides a clear and concise overview of your ability to meet the key requirements of the role (prerequisites, qualifications/experience and competencies)

To apply for an opportunity to join us, please visit:

https://www.wurli.org.au/work-for-wurli/and select the ‘employment’ tab.

Experience of working closely with and having a strong understanding of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander culture would be considered an advantage