South West Aboriginal Medical Service (SWAMS) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service based in Bunbury that provides a range of health services to Aboriginal people in the South West, Great South, Upper Wheatbelt and Peel Regions of Western Australia.
About the role
We are seeking a strategic and experienced Executive Director to lead and coordinate the delivery of SWAMS Health Programs, including Aged Care, Disability Services, Health Promotion and Community based Access & Engagement activities. The staffing cohort is comprised of approximately 80 employees and 5 Managers directly reporting to this position.
Contract – initial 12‑month fixed term covering a parental leave period, based in Bunbury.
Key responsibilities
- Managing and overseeing service delivery across the SWAMS geographic service area.
- Managing compliance and governance requirements across all programs.
- Ensuring programs meet performance indicators, reporting requirements, and best practice standards.
- Driving strategic planning, implementation and evaluation as part of the Senior Management Team.
- Collaborating with the Board and Senior Leadership Team to shape the future of community services.
- Identifying and securing recent funding opportunities to support and expand Health Programs.
- Fostering partnerships and stakeholder engagement.
- Advocating for culturally appropriate service delivery.
- Managing and controlling budgets.
- Coordinating periodic contractual reporting requirements of organisational funding bodies.
- Leading and mentoring Managers within the Community Services group.
About you
- Proven leadership experience in the Community Services sector (Aged Care and/or Disability Services).
- Experience implementing processes that comply with governance and compliance requirements.
- Strong strategic thinking and planning capabilities.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and complex service delivery.
- Experience working collaboratively with senior leadership and governance bodies.
- Commitment to Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing.
- Experience in preparing and submitting high quality reports and funding applications for both internal and external stakeholders.
Why SWAMS?
- A salary and remuneration package designed to attract the best, including a company vehicle for work and private use, 17.5% annual leave loading, up to $18,550 salary packaging and novated leasing options, discounted gym membership, and generous leave allowances.
Additional information
- For more information about SWAMS and the role:
- For queries – please contact Human Resources on.
- All applicants require satisfactory completion of a Drug and Alcohol test and, as applicable, National Police Clearance and WA Working with Children Check.
- Applications must be received by 5pm 1st December 2025. SWAMS reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement prior to the stated closing date.
To apply
To apply for this role please follow the online application process on this platform or email your application to We also welcome you to drop your resume at our office at 30 Wellington Street, Bunbury.
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