Marketing Officer

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.

The SWAMS is dedicated to enhancing employment opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. This position is designated under Section 50 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA), and as such, only Aboriginal people are eligible to apply.

About the role:

SWAMS is looking for a Marketing Officer for three days a week who will have the opportunity to create, design, and develop marketing materials and communication initiatives for the Communications Team. Maybe you are creative but haven been given the chance to work within a creative role. This could be your opportunity. These efforts are promoted both within the organisation and to a targeted community audience. Duties for this role include:

• Assist with the development of, writing and editing marketing campaign materials for initiatives and programs, including but not limited to printed media, media releases, digital media, publications and social media initiatives.
• Assist with promotional activities when required.
• Develop marketing material for specific programs, services, marketing and communications functions.
• Proactively promote communication, both internally and externally.
• Liaise with printers and other external suppliers.
• Update the website and social media platforms when requested and under the approval of the SWAMS Communications Coordinator and Manager Executive Services.
• Manage and facilitate photography at programs, services and events.

Essential Criteria:

• Demonstrated high level of written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated skills to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated time management and organisational skills.
• Experience in graphic design or similar field.
• Ability to use a range of software packages, particularly Microsoft 365, Adobe Creative Cloud, online social, digital and CMS Platforms and other creative suites
• Knowledge and understanding of the underlying health issues that impact on the Aboriginal community.

For any roles noted as 50D roles proof of Aboriginality will be required before interviews will be booked or conducted. Below is a list of what is accepted as Proof of Aboriginality at SWAMS.

1. SWAMS Membership
2. Confirmation of Aboriginality from another Aboriginal owned Organisation that includes the Common Seal

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
• Discounted gym memberships
• Uniforms supplied
• Generous leave allowances
• Professional development opportunities
• SWAMS offers above award wages, salary sacrificing and packaging options, 17.5% leave loading, generous uniform allowance, professional development opportunities and a flexible and autonomous working environment.

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.