Community Connector - Disability

Community Connector with our NDIS team!

Lead With Heart, Heal with Culture.

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 of Western Australia. SWAMS delivers a wide range of primary health and community programs and has a strong growth strategy through partnership opportunities and future community development.

Are you passionate about Aboriginal community, fostering connections, driving positive change, and making lasting impact on communities? The SWAMS Access and Engagement team are excited to invite a dynamic individual to join our team as a Community Connector. If you’re enthusiastic about building relationships, achieving outcomes for the local Aboriginal community, and supporting Community members to access disability services depending on their needs, this could be the role for you!

We act with integrity. We put our people at the centre. We are dedicated to excellence. If these values align with your own and this opportunity is something you’ve been looking for, we invite you to submit your application. As a member of the Access team, you will:

• Understand and respect cultural diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people
• Want to achieve outcomes for the Community
• Want to develop your skills in the growing care sector
• Enjoy working and yarning with people in community
• Have a drive for advocacy for your participants

About You

You will be someone who enjoys connecting with and advocating for others that may need assistance. You show commitment to your team and your role and ensuring that you are not letting people down who rely on you for help. While no formal qualifications are essential for this role you will have an understanding of Disability services within our community and prior experience working within this field. Most importantly you will have a natural ability to connect with people, build trust and make them feel at ease.

Desirable Criteria

• Aboriginality would be advantageous for this role but not essential
• NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain - paid for by SWAMS)
• National Police Check (or willingness to obtain - Paid for by SWAMS)
• Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain - paid for by SWAMS)

Why Swams

• 17.5% leave loading
• Salary sacrifice up to $15,990 on mortgage, rent and more
• Uniform provided
• Generous leave
• Salary of $37.11 per hour plus super
• Options of full or part time available

Additional Information

SWAMS offers above award wages, salary sacrificing and packaging options, generous uniform allowance, professional development opportunities and a flexible and autonomous working environment.

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.

For further information about this position, please phone Human Resources on (08) 9797 8111 during normal business hours or email HR@swams.com.au.

To Apply

If you have the drive and vision to contribute to our mission, we want to hear from you! Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and motivation by clicking Apply. Alternatively, you can email your application to hr@swams.com.au. If you have any queries, please call Human resources on (08) 9797 8111 during normal business hours.

Applications must be received by 5pm, Friday 24th October 2025.

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