Director Community Services

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.

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 approx. 80 employees and 5 Managers directly reporting to this position as Director.

This position is a covering a parental leave period and will be offered as an initial 12-month fixed term contract based at our Bunbury location.

This pivotal leadership role is responsible for:

• 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 new funding opportunities to support and expand Health Programs.
• Foster partnerships and stakeholder engagement
• Advocate for culturally appropriate service delivery
• Manage and control budgets
• Coordinating periodic contractual reporting requirements of organisational funding bodies.
• Leading and mentoring the Managers within the Community Services group.

About you

This role will suit a strategic, values-driven leader who is passionate about improving health and wellbeing outcomes for Aboriginal communities. You will bring a deep understanding of the Community Services sector, particularly in aged care and disability services. You will have a proven track record of leading multidisciplinary teams in complex service environments and will bring the following experience and qualifications:

• Proven leadership experience in 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?

Along with working with passionate people and being able to feel like you have contributed to something every day, SWAMS offers the following:

• A salary and remuneration package designed to attract the best, including;
• Provision of a Company vehicle for work and private use
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Up to $18,550 salary packaging options and novated leasing options
• Discounted gym membership
• Uniforms supplied
• Generous leave allowances
• Professional development opportunities

For more information about SWAMS and the role:

• About SWAMS, our great organisation –
• For queries – please contact Human Resources on

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.

Applications must be received by 5pm 1st December 2025

SWAMS reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement prior to the stated closing date