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 currently in process of establishing The Culture Care Connect (CCC) program within our Community Services Program offering. CCC is a proactive aftercare service will be designed and delivered to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People following a suicide attempt or suicidal crisis. Culture Care Connect will provide a safe environment, culturally appropriate care co-ordination, and support and linkages with different aspects of treatment or response.

Ideally, we are seeking candidates with the following

Tertiary qualifications at Masters, Bachelor or Diploma (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 as a research assistant.

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