Indigenous Outreach Worker - Sexual Health -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.

SWAMS encourage applications from Aboriginal Health Workers/Practitioners/ Indigenous Outreach Workers or Aboriginal staff with experience in community engagement.

This role will provide you with an opportunity to be involved in community engagement, education, health promotion, advocacy and identifying opportunities to increase testing and management of sexually transmitted infections. The role will be based in Bunbury with travel to SWAMS outreach clinics. The position will involve both working within a team and independently.

SWAMS are looking for someone with well-developed communication skills to effectively engage with community and external stakeholders and to provide culturally appropriate education and health care which meets the needs of the community. Your role will include but not be limited to;

• Work collaboratively with other staff to improve access to and delivery of culturally safe sexual and reproductive health services.
• Arrange and/or perform sexual health screening assessments, referrals, recalls and promote the integration of STI testing into routine primary health care, including adult health checks.
• Work in a way that is appropriate to gender sensitivities operating in the Aboriginal community.
• Engage with community members, community stakeholders and representatives to ensure community consultation and engagement processes are established and maintained to aid service planning for the sexual health program.
• Providing Education to our Indigenous Youth about Sexual Health.

Essential Criteria

For any roles noted as 50D roles 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.

1. SWAMS Membership

2. 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/about/

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.

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

(Alternative: This role will remain open until the successful applicant is found)