Community Connector - Aged Care

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AI Job Summary

Demonstrated experience advocating and supporting individuals/groups to reach goals or outcomes.
Strong understanding and experience working in disability services, particularly NDIS services.
Communicate clearly in writing and conversation; use persuasive communication to influence and build understanding.

Role Type

On-site
Permanent
Full-time
Entry Level

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, and Mental Health. SWAMS 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 Aged Care 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 or aged care 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 Aged Care 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 aged care sector
Enjoy working and yarning with people in community

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:

Demonstrated experience in advocating and supporting others to reach goals or outcomes.
Ability to prioritise tasks and follow up, particularly in busy environments.
Able to communicate clearly and confidently in both writing and conversation, using persuasive communication to influence, inform and build understanding.
Strong understanding of, and experience working in disability services, in particular NDIS services. Awareness of disability-related challenges and a willingness to learn about NDIS supports, with any lived or community experience considered valuable.
Demonstrated ability to build trust and rapport with individuals and groups to achieve positive outcomes for them.

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 and novated leasing options
Discounted gym memberships
Uniforms supplied
Generous leave allowances
Professional development opportunities

Important information

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.

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

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