Social Worker

Exciting opportunity for an experienced Social Worker to join a new initiative with Wunan Health and Wellbeing Centre

Location: Kununurra East Kimberley WA

Employment Type: Full-time (8-month contract with potential for extension)

Were seeking an experienced Social Worker to join Wunan Health and Wellbeing and be part of our growing multidisciplinary team working together to strengthen access to holistic culturally responsive and coordinated care.

About Wunan Health

Wunan Health and Wellbeing Centre is a purpose-driven social enterprise committed to supporting the health and wellbeing needs of all our community. Our primary health care services include an accredited private GP clinic integrated with community services in youth mental health (headspace) disability advocacy and our new residential AOD withdrawal service (KWIC). We are proudly owned by the Wunan Foundation an Aboriginal-led NFP organisation working to drive positive change and opportunity in the East Kimberley of WA.

Why join us

• Above-award salary remote area benefits generous NFP salary packaging (up to $31000 tax-free)
• Modern spacious purpose-built facilities with space for group or family programs
• Professional development and clinical cultural supervision
• The opportunity to contribute to building local capacity and sustainable allied health services
• Supportive multidisciplinary and inclusive workplace culture

About the role

As a key member of our Allied Health team you will play a pivotal role in supporting people living with chronic conditions to access integrated wrap-around health and social services. Youll work collaboratively with GPs nurses Aboriginal Health Practitioners allied health assistants and other health professionals to ensure individuals experience coordinated seamless care across programs and services.

Living in Kununurra on Miriwoong Country

Live and work on beautiful Miriwoong Country where each day offers an abundance of opportunities to connect with community and nature. Kununurra is a vibrant community-minded and welcoming town surrounded by gorges and waterfalls vast and diverse Kimberley landscapes and rare and unique wildlife. Nestled between Lake Kununurra Mirima National Park and the Ord Irrigation Scheme the region offer a unique relaxed lifestyle with opportunities abound for camping fishing water sports hiking and creative pursuits.

About you

Youre an experienced Social Worker who thrives in a collaborative environment and believes in inclusive responsive and strengths-based care. Youll bring experience working in complex systems and a deep understanding of how health culture and social determinants shape peoples health wellbeing and healing.

We recognize the importance of Aboriginal leadership local knowledge and cultural expertise in driving local solutions and positive change. Aboriginal people or those with a strong connection to community are strongly encouraged to apply. This is a highly desirable criterion for the role.

Apply directly via SEEK by submitting your CV and cover letter addressing the selection criteria found in the Position Description.

All applicants MUST have full working rights in Australia.

We reserve the right to fill the position prior to the closing date. Early applications are encouraged (no agency or third-party applications please).

Want to know more

Contact Katy Villafana Allied Health Administration

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Closing date: 12 June 2026