AddressThe South West Aboriginal Medical Service (SWAMS) is a non-Government 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 community programs and has a strong growth strategy through partnership opportunities and future community development.
The Senior Policy Officer plays a crucial role in shaping SWAMS’ policies, procedures, and quality assurance functions within the Health and Social Services division. This position contributes to policy development, implementation, and evaluation, with a specific focus on children and young people in care, child protection, child-safe practices, and vulnerable families. Below is just a snapshot of the role:
- Develop, implement, and review policies related to children, young people in care, child protection, and family support.
- Maintain an expert awareness of relevant trends and issues nationally and internationally
- Ensure regular policy review and compliance with QA and audit requirements
- Undertake research, and develop position and discussion papers to inform policy responses
Essential Aspects and Criteria
- Demonstrated conceptual and analytical skills in developing policy documents
- Excellent verbal and written communications and experience in preparing policy or program documentation
- Ability to undertake research and analysis and provide high-quality briefings to inform decision making
- Ability to develop multi-level stakeholder engagement strategies to support the effective implementation of policy changes
- Contribute to complex projects and undertake the preparation of briefs, submissions, correspondence and reports
- Sound knowledge of current trends and issues in health and community services including those relevant to Aboriginal organisations
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with Aboriginal people
Desirable Criteria
- Aboriginality would be advantageous, but is not an essential requirement of the role
- Knowledge of Child Protection legislation, Out of Home Care and Child Safe Principles
- Experience in Community or Aboriginal Health
Why work at SWAMS?
In addition to above award wages, ongoing training/learning opportunities, a uniform allowance, and NFP Salary Sacrifice options are available. Not only that, but you will also leave your day with a sense of pride and know that what you are doing is directly impacting the lives in our community.
Further Information
For further information about this position, please telephone the Human Resources Officer on (08) 9797 81***during normal business hours or email the HR team at **@swams.com.au.
To Apply
To apply for this role, please click apply and follow the prompts. Alternatively, visit www.swams.com.au ‘Current Vacancies’ and follow the online application process.
This position will stay open until the position is filled
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
