Job Description

We are seeking to add to our casual pool of Transport Drivers to facilitate the transportation of patients in a clinical setting. This role ensures our clients are attending their medical appointments. As a Transport Driver, you will be required to provide safe and timely transport services for patients and clients of SWAMS.

About SWAMS:

The South West Aboriginal Medical Service Ltd (SWAMS) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation, founded on the principles of self-determination, empowerment and freedom of choice. Our mission is to provide high-quality, culturally appropriate, and holistic healthcare that builds strong and healthy Aboriginal communities. We act with integrity and are dedicated to excellence. We have over 200 staff here at SWAMS and are continuing to grow. We are actively working to "Close the Gap".

We operate out of the Greater Bunbury area, Mandurah, and have numerous clinics throughout the South West. This role will operate out of our Bunbury Clinic.

About the Role:

• Provide transportation to the Aboriginal people of SWAMS catchment areas to the Bunbury clinic or to their local Outreach clinic, as well as to and from other centres (such as Perth and Albany) to receive specialised medical care and treatment as required.
• Provide a high-quality service in association and liaison with other health professionals including Aboriginal Health Workers.
• Establish and maintain communication with professional practitioners and other health professionals as part of the Clinic.
• Seek and maintain support for Aboriginal families and their networks (e.g., those with illness and living alone or those recently bereaved).
• Undertake evaluation on client transports with the Transport Team Lead.
• Work within a team environment at SWAMS.

When not driving you will be undertaking other task as allocated by Directors, Managers or Coordinators when not required to transport clients. Including but not limited to:

• General Maintenance or upkeep to SWAMS vehicles, buildings, and surrounds
• Transport or delivery of items or equipment between SWAMS buildings or to other addresses as requested
• Distribution of SWAMS promotional material/ information as required
• Accompany Clinic staff to home visits if required

Essential Aspects:

• Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander under section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunities Act 1984.
• Flexibility in availability, to work within a roster with staggered start/ finish times between 5:00 am and 8:00pm – Monday to Friday.
• Ability and willingness to provide safe transport to all Aboriginal clients between a variety of local, Outreach and metropolitan locations.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to achieve high level customer service to internal and external clients in high pressure situations.
• Ability to achieve transport requirements within scheduled timeframes.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with Aboriginal people.
• Current WA C or CA Class driver’s license with a good driving history

Essential Criteria

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.

• SWAMS Membership
• 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
• Uniforms supplied
• Generous leave allowances
• 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) 9797 8111.

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.

This role will remain open until the successful applicant is found