Engagement Coordinator
Engagement Coordinator
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Job Description
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.
Are you passionate about building strong connected communities Do you have a flair for leading engaging health promotion and wellbeing programs that make a real difference The South West Aboriginal Medical Service (SWAMS) is seeking a dynamic Engagement Coordinator to help shape and lead culturally relevant communitydriven initiatives that support the health and social wellbeing of Aboriginal people across the South West region.
This is your chance to be part of something meaningfulworking at the heart of a Noongar Community Controlled Organisation that delivers holistic culturally safe and peoplefirst healthcare.
The SWAMS is dedicated to enhancing employment opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. To promote equality and support this position will be subject to Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA). Aboriginal people are strongly encouraged to apply and will be given preference for this role.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As the Engagement Coordinator youll be at the forefront of delivering highimpact health promotion prevention and public health activities that are not only culturally grounded but also genuinely communityled. This role is about more than programsits about connection leadership and transformation. You will:
- Lead a team in designing implementing and evaluating engaging and culturally meaningful health and wellbeing programs.
- Coordinate community events and projects that strengthen social and cultural connections.
- Collaborate with community members stakeholders and partner organisations to ensure programs reflect local needs and priorities.
- Seek out and secure new funding and partnership opportunities.
- Champion Aboriginal voices and lived experience across all areas of planning and service delivery
Were looking for someone who is not only highly organised and proactive but who genuinely cares about community and cultural empowerment. To succeed in this role youll need:
Essential Skills and Experience
Tertiary qualifications in health promotion public health community development or a related fieldor equivalent experience.
Experience in coordinating health or community programs with a strong focus on community engagement and empowerment.
An understanding of Aboriginal cultural protocols and the ability to communicate respectfully and effectively with Aboriginal people.
Strong leadership problemsolving and interpersonal skills.
A flair for developing collaborative partnerships across community government and nongovernment sectors.
Competence in evaluating programs and reporting to funders.
Highly Regarded
- Experience in the notforprofit sector or Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHS).
- Skills in marketing communications or public relations.
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
At SWAMS youll be part of a vibrant supportive and forwardthinking organisation with strong community roots. Heres what you can expect:
- A genuine opportunity to create lasting change in the lives of Aboriginal people in the South West.
- Supportive leadership that values your ideas initiative and cultural knowledge.
- Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities.
- 17.5 leave loading and up to $18550 salary sacrifice options
- Be part of an organisation committed to health equity cultural safety and the empowerment of Aboriginal communities.
If youre ready to bring your skills passion and cultural insight to a role that matters wed love to hear from you.
Apply now and help us build healthier stronger more connected communitiestogether.
To Apply
Please note the preemployment process requires satisfactory completion of a Drug and Alcohol test and Police Clearance. Relevant roles will also need WCC and NDIS Clearance. Unsatisfactory preemployment 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: We also welcome you to drop your resume to our office at 30 Wellington Street Bunbury
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
