Community Connector – Disability

Community Connector with our NDIS team

Lead With Heart, Heal with Culture.

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 of Western Australia. SWAMS delivers a wide range of primary health and community programs and has a strong growth strategy through partnership opportunities and future community development.

Are you passionate about Aboriginal community, fostering connections, driving positive change, and making lasting impact on communities? The SWAMS Access and Engagement team are excited to invite a dynamic individual to join our team as a Community Connector. If you're enthusiastic about building relationships, achieving outcomes for the local Aboriginal community, and supporting Community members to access disability services depending on their needs, this could be the role for you

We act with integrity. We put our people at the centre. We are dedicated to excellence. If these values align with your own and this opportunity is something you've been looking for, we invite you to submit your application.

About you

Are you someone passionate about creating positive impact in the lives of our community members and advocating change? Do you have experience in working with and advocating for people with disability? This may be your next step

Selection Criteria

• Aboriginality would be advantageous for this role but not essential
• NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain – paid for by SWAMS)
• National Police Check (or willingness to obtain – Paid for by SWAMS)
• Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain – paid for by SWAMS)
• Demonstrated experience in advocating and supporting others to reach goals or outcomes
• Ability to prioritise tasks and follow up, particularly in busy environments
• Strong understanding of, and experience working in disability services, in particular NDIS services
• Demonstrated ability to build trust and rapport with individuals and groups to achieve positive outcomes for them

Why SWAMS

• 17.5% leave loading
• Salary sacrifice up to $15,990 on mortgage, rent and more
• Uniform provided
• Generous leave
• Salary of $37.11 per hour plus super
• Options of full or part time available

Additional Information

SWAMS offers above award wages, salary sacrificing and packaging options, generous uniform allowance, professional development opportunities and a flexible and autonomous working environment.

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.

For further information about this position, please phone Human Resources on during normal business hours or email

To Apply

If you have the drive and vision to contribute to our mission, we want to hear from you

Please submit your resume and a cover letter (1-2 pages max) outlining your experience. Your cover letter will need to respond to the selction criteria listed above.

Alternatively, you can email your application to If you have any queries, please call Human resources on during normal business hours.

Applications must be received by 5pm, Friday 24th October 2025.

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