Katherine West Health Board (KWHB) is an Aboriginal community-controlled organisation delivering primary health care and holistic health programs across a 162,000 km² region of remote Katherine West, Northern Territory. We take a whole-of-person approach to health and wellbeing — spiritual, cultural, emotional and family wellbeing included — and we're deeply committed to evidence-based, culturally appropriate care.

We're proud to prioritise the recruitment and retention of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, and we're building genuine career pathways for community members into clinical, leadership and support roles. Working with KWHB isn't just a job — it's a life-changing experience that will challenge your perceptions and broaden your understanding of remote Australia.

For more information, plus a copy of the Position Description please visit our website: www.kwhb.com.au

Summary of Position

The Alcohol and Other Drugs Coordinator position is well suited to someone with relevant qualifications in Alcohol and Other Drugs, Mental Health, community services, social and emotional wellbeing or a related discipline, with an understanding of Aboriginal cultural values, and commitment to the advancement and self-determination of Aboriginal communities.

As the Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Coordinator, you'll lead the day-to-day delivery of AOD services across Katherine West communities, making sure our work is culturally secure, trauma-informed, person-centred and guided by what communities tell us matters most. You'll work closely with our Primary Health Care and Healing & Wellbeing teams to develop, implement and review client care plans,



weaving AOD support into broader care and helping clients connect with specialist mental health and other services when they need them. You'll also partner with communities, cultural leaders and KWHB teams to plan and deliver community-based prevention, education and harm reduction activities that respond to local needs and priorities.

Your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

- Provide specialist AOD assessment, counselling,brief interventions and harm reduction support to clients, and provide appropriate AOD education and support to families and carers.
- Support staff through day-to-day practice guidance, shared planning and capability development to strengthen culturally safe and evidence-informed AOD practice.
- Provide professional mentoring, practice guidance and workforce development to the community-based Aboriginal workforce, strengthening culturally safe, traumainformed and evidence-informed AOD practice.
- Build and maintain effective partnerships and referral pathways with AOD treatment providers, Continuing Care Coordination services, cultural leaders, community organisations and other government and non-government services to support coordinated AOD responses.




- Maintain accurate client records and service data and contribute to program monitoring and reporting, ensuring information is recorded in Communicare and other required systems and supports client care, service planning, performance monitoring and funding requirements.

What You will Receive:

In return, you'll receive an attractive remuneration package (negotiable based on your skills and experience) from $127,428 to $138,285 (RN3 classifcation) or $118,778 - $137,698 (HP3 classifcation), plus 12% superannuation and a range of benefits, including:

- Salary packaging opportunities
- Six weeks annual leave plus 18% leave loading.
- A meaningful, purpose-driven role improving cancer outcomes for Aboriginal communities.
- Regular remote travel with a Katherine home base.
- A supportive, multidisciplinary team environment that values collaboration, learning and growth.
- Ongoing professional development, training and capacity-building opportunities.
- Ongoing career development, training and capacity-building opportunities.
- The chance to build lasting relationships and cultural connection that will shape your career and perspective.

Applications close: 30 October 2026, limited tenure position until 30 June 2029

Applications will be assessed as they are received and this advertisement may close earlier than the advertised closing date if a suitable candidate is identified. We encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible.

This is an amazing opportunity to utilise your skills and passion to make a genuine difference to some of the most remote communities in Australia.

📌 Alcohol and Other Drugs Coordinator (Katherine)
🏢 Katherine West Health Board
📍 Katherine