Job Description

South West Aboriginal Medical Service (SWAMS) is seeking an experienced and dedicated Home Stretch Coach to join our team on a fixed-term 6-month contract.

The Transition Coach for Homestretch plays a vital role in supporting individuals in their journey towards independence and self-sufficiency. Based in Bunbury, Western Australia, this full-time contract position focuses on empowering clients through tailored coaching and guidance, ensuring they have the necessary skills and resources to thrive in their personal and professional lives. The role is essential in fostering a supportive environment that promotes positive change and growth within the community.

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:

This role provides support to Aboriginal young people by helping them access programs, services, and financial assistance, administering the Invest in Me Fund, and supporting successful transitions from Home Stretch WA. It maintains records, monitors and reports on outcomes, collaborates with key stakeholders, and participates in training and reflective practice activities. The role also upholds professional standards, complies with all SWAMS policies and legislative requirements, contributes to a safe workplace, and undertakes other duties as required.

Essential Criteria:

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture, including the local community, and the issues affecting them.
• The ability to communicate with young people, sensitively, effectively with discretion and maintaining confidentiality.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills including negotiating and consultation skills and proven ability to proactively establish and sustain effective stakeholder relationships.
• Well-developed organisational and administrative skills, including strong attention to detail and proven ability to prioritise and control own workload.
• Demonstrated written communication skills including report writing and correspondence.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent under section 50(d) Equal Opportunity Act.
• Must reside in the South West and have local knowledge about the community.
• Demonstrated experience assisting in the development of community projects.
• Ability to drive to outreach to the Greater Bunbury and South West regions.

Desirable Criteria:

Possession of or substantial progress toward a qualification in Social Work, Youth Work or other relevant qualification or substantial lived experience relevant to the position and willingness to complete further education.

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
• Professional development opportunities

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.

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) 9797 8111.

To Apply:

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.

This role also requires a valid WA Working with Children Check and Department of Communities clearance as part of our pre-employment screening. These can be obtained after successful interviews.

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.

This role will remain open until the successful applicant is found