The South West Aboriginal Medical Service (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 Chance Act 1984 (WA), and as such, only Aboriginal people are eligible to apply.

The Aboriginal Health Practitioner Coordinator plays a vital role in enhancing the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal communities in Bunbury, Western Australia. This position is responsible for coordinating health services, promoting cultural safety, and ensuring that health practitioners deliver high-quality care tailored to the needs of Aboriginal people. The role is essential in bridging the gap between healthcare services and Aboriginal communities, fostering trust and collaboration.

Responsibilities:

- Maintain professional conduct and confidentiality at all times.
- Follow SWAMS policies, procedures, and relevant legislation.
- Support the day-to-day operational needs of the organisation.
- Help maintain a safe workplace and report any risks or incidents.
- Promote a child-safe environment and comply with safeguarding requirements.
- Maintain current AHPRA registration and work within scope of practice.
- Participate in performance reviews and ongoing professional development.
- Attend relevant training, meetings, and development opportunities.
- Contribute to quality improvement and service development activities.
- Provide support and mentoring to Aboriginal Health Practitioners, students, and trainees.
- Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to deliver culturally safe, high-quality care.

Essential Criteria

- Current registration as an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner with AHPRA (or eligibility to maintain registration as required).
- Qualification as an Aboriginal Health Practitioner (e.g., Certificate IV Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice) or equivalent.
- Current WA C or CA Class driver’s licence.




- National Police Clearance.
- Working With Children Check / Working with Children Card (as required).
- Evidence of completion of mandatory training as required by SWAMS (or willingness to obtain within required timeframes).

Desirable Criteria

- Experience coordinating training programs, traineeships and/or student placements.
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116 or equivalent).
- Experience working across clinic-based, outreach and community service models (including front-of-house engagement roles).
- Previous coordinator, senior AHP or leadership experience.
- Knowledge and experience in the use of Communicare or similar clinical database system.

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 – shut down period over Xmas in addition to your Annual Leave
- 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) 9797 8111

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: [email protected]

📌 Aboriginal Health Practitioner Coordinator (Bunbury)
🏢 SWAMS
📍 Bunbury