The South West Aboriginal Medical Service (SWAMS) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service based in Bunbury which provides a variety of health and community based 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, Maternal Child Health, Counselling, Aged Care Services and a host of other community based programs. SWAMS
has implemented a highly successful growth strategy, built on a strong reputation and realised through key stakeholder partnership opportunities.
Our Aged Care services are looking to recruit within their Allied Health team. We currently have the positions below available:
Occupational Therapist - Mandurah and Bunbury
Physiotherapist - Bunbury
The Allied Health team currently consists of a Coordinator, Social Worker, Physiotherapist, Nurse and Occupational Therapist. SWAMS is a family friendly organisation therefore we are open to looking at part time or full time options. Please let us know what works for you and your family.
We will be open to looking sponsorship for those that have already gained a number of experiences within one of these positions.
Working at SWAMs is a unique opportunity that really is different to working at other organisations. We are very community based therefore you won't be stuck in clinical rooms all day. Get out and about meeting new people and hearing their stories.
Here is a chance to hear directly from one of your new colleagues:
What I have really enjoyed about SWAMS compared to other employers is the autonomy around creating my own schedule, which allows me to manage seeing my clients and completing my admin duties, whilst also giving me the flexibility to explore other projects - Physiotherapist
About you
Along with having an understanding of working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, your experience and qualifications will include:
Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy; with registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
High level of written, interpersonal and communication skills
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:
Use of SWAMS vehicle during business hours
17.5% leave loading
Up to $18,550 salary packaging options and novated leasing options
Discounted gym memberships
Uniforms supplied
Generous leave allowances
Paid professional memberships
Professional development opportunities
For more information about SWAMS and the role:
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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:. We also welcome you to drop your resume to our office at 30 Wellington Street, Bunbury.