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.

We’re seeking a Health Navigator to support children and young people in out of home care navigate the WA Health system, by coordinating health management planning in a culturally appropriate environment.

The Health

Navigator will liaise with children, young people, their carers, families, child protection workers, community organisations and agencies to build health profiles and manage ongoing health planning.

The Health

Navigator will be responsible for the facilitation of health assessments, improving health literacy and streamlining health processes for children in out of home care.

This is an ongoing Full-Time Permanent position.

This role has varied responsibilities, including:

- Works in collaboration with the child, young person, carer, child protection workers, education representatives and health professionals to coordinate a comprehensive referral to specialist health providers and coordinate ongoing health management.
- Facilitates completion of health assessments for children and young people in out of home care (OOHC).
- Supports access to healthcare services for children and young people in OOHC.
- Monitors and, where required, updates relevant health profile information using relevant data sources.
- Works with health services and community members to streamline health care services for children and young people in care.
- Supports program plans which target children and young people in OOHC.
- Supports the preparation information for the development of business cases to address expansion of Health Navigator Pilot Program (HNPP).




- Provides line management, mentoring and guidance to staff delivering care to children and young people in OOHC

About You

- Must hold qualifications and/or experience as either an Aboriginal Health Practitioner, Registered Nurse or Enrolled Nurse.
- Demonstrate knowledge of cultural factors and social determinants of health particularly Aboriginal Health.
- Sound understanding of the potential health outcomes for children and young people who have experienced adverse childhood experiences, trauma and abuse.
- Be approachable, positive and respectful
- Have the ability to cultivate professional working relationships with participants and their families.

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

Key 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) 9797 8111.

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

📌 Health Navigator (Bunbury)
🏢 SWAMS
📍 Bunbury