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, Out of Home Care, Aged Care and community host various programs. SWAMS has a strong growth strategy through partnership opportunities and future community development.
SWAMS is dedicated to enhancing employment opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. This position is designated under Section 50D of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA), and as such, only Aboriginal people are eligible to apply.
About the role
We are seeking a passionate, organised, and innovative Learning & Development Coordinator to drive learning excellence across our organisation. As the Learning & Development Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and coordinating learning and development initiatives across SWAMS.
Working closely with managers, program coordinators, subject matter experts, and key stakeholders, you will ensure our workforce has access to high-quality learning opportunities that support compliance, professional growth, and organisational capability. You will oversee our learning systems, coordinate mandatory and core competency training, support learning delivery teams, and contribute to the development and co-design of engaging learning content.
This pivotal role is responsible for:
- Identify and implement skills development plans and programs
- Coordinate regular skills development needs analysis
- Design and maintain a matrix of essential skills for each job role within SWAMS
- Support Coordinators and Managers to develop training plans for employees
- Establish strong working relationships with RTO’s/TAFEs and training providers within the regional
- Develop and implement a Leadership Development Program for current and aspiring future leaders
- Develop, establish and maintain a mentoring program
- Reporting on training effectiveness and deliverables to funding bodies
About you
You are a proactive and collaborative learning professional who enjoys working with people and driving positive organisational outcomes.
- Be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent
- Have experience in Learning and Development, Training, Human Resources, Organisational Development, or a related field.
- Have strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
- Reside in the South West with local knowledge about the community
- Have excellent organisational, communication, and project coordination abilities.
- Have the ability to take direction, determine priorities and manage workloads in order to meet agreed timelines and objectives
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) 97978111.
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: HR@SWAMS.com.au
We also welcome you to drop your resume to our office at 30 Wellington Street, Bunbury.
