Learning & Development Officer (50D)

The South West Aboriginal Medical Service (SWAMS) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service based in Bunbury which provides a variety of health services to Aboriginal people in the South West, Great South, Upper wheatbelt and Peel Regions of Western Australia. SWAMS delivers a wide range of Services including: GP Clinics, primary health Care, Counselling, NDIS and community host various programs. SWAMS has a strong growth strategy through partnership opportunities and future community development.

The SWAMS is dedicated to enhancing employment opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. This position is designated under Section 50 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA), and as such, only Aboriginal people are eligible to apply.

About the team

The Learning & Development team is looking to fill a newly created position to work with their current Learning & Development Coordinator. This team is an integral part of SWAMS as its focus is to help with development of our employees to be able to provide a high level of service to our community. This team is based in our Administration building in Bunbury.

About the role

The Learning and Development Officer (L&D) Officer is responsible for providing operational and administrative support to the organisation and the Learning and Development team. The position ensures that staff training, study, workshops, accommodation, and travelling are booked efficiently, and associated records are kept up to date. The position provides learning and development support to external stakeholders such as organising the onboarding of student placements, secondees and any other duties assigned by the Learning and Development.

This position will be varied and may include but not be limited to:

• Assist with the co-ordination and maintenance of staff training records
• Arrange invoices for staff training, registration and software learning systems
• General scanning and organisation of L&D documentation and uploading of training certificates as required and update mandatory certifications in staff profiles
• Book training for all approved training/workshop/conferences. Inclusive of venue and catering needs for staff
• Book staff accommodation and interstate travel and provide itineraries to staff in a timely manner
• Liaise with facilitators to deliver mandatory and non-mandatory training and development for staff
• File electronic copies of approved Travel and Training forms
• Receive and prepare the requests from staff applications for Study Agreements for final approval

About you

You will be someone who thrives on being organised and demonstrates great interpersonal skills along with a good knowledge of Microsoft systems and administration. You will also have the following:

• Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent under section 50(d) Equal Opportunity Act.
• An understanding of Aboriginal people and cultures and can communicate effectively with community stakeholders and both external/internal stakeholders
• Self-motivated and able to work autonomously as well as collaboratively in a team.
• A high attention to detail coupled with ability to complete tasks in a timely manner

Essential Criteria

Proof of Aboriginality will be required before interviews will be booked or conducted. Below is a list of what is accepted as Proof of Aboriginality at SWAMS.

• SWAMS Membership

• Confirmation of Aboriginality from another Aboriginal owned Organisation that includes the Common Seal

Why SWAMS?

Along with working with passionate people and being able to feel like you have contributed to something every day, SWAMS offers the following:

• 17.5% leave loading

• Up to $18,550 salary packaging options

• Uniforms supplied

• Generous leave allowances

• Professional development opportunities

For more information about SWAMS and the role:

• About SWAMS, our great organisation - https://www.swams.com.au

• For queries – please contact Human Resources on (08) 97978111.

To Apply

At SWAMS, child safety is our highest priority. We are committed to the wellbeing of all children and young people, with zero tolerance for abuse. All team members have a legal and moral duty to ensure a safe environment and are required to undergo a National Police Clearance. Roles involving direct contact with children also require a valid WA Working with Children Check as part of our pre-employment screening.

In addition to this all applicants require satisfactory completion of a Drug and Alcohol test. Unsatisfactory pre-employment checks will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn.

To apply for this role please follow the online application process of this platform or email your application through to: HR@SWAMS.com.au . We also welcome you to drop your resume to our office at 30 Wellington Street, Bunbury.

Applications must be received by 5pm, Tuesday 26 August 2025.

SWAMS reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement prior to the stated closing date