We warmly welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for this identified position. Your cultural knowledge, lived experience and community connections will help strengthen culturally safe services and positive outcomes for Aboriginal people, families and communities.

Being an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is a genuine occupational requirement of this role under Section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984.

About Ruah Ruah is a leading values-driven employer in Western Australia’s community services sector. Our staff go boldly, not just supporting people in need, but working to end homelessness, end domestic violence and create opportunities for people struggling with poverty and mental health challenges.

Our professional team of operational and corporate services staff is backed by one of WA’s biggest Peer support workforces. Our staff reflect our commitment to diversity and inclusion, where difference is valued, celebrated and embraced.

By choosing to work with us, you are helping transform the lives of vulnerable and disadvantaged people in our community.

About The Role As a Cultural Engagement Advisor, you will help shape culturally safe practice across the organisation while strengthening workforce capability and supporting meaningful engagement with Aboriginal communities.

Working within the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion team, you will provide Aboriginal cultural expertise, Aboriginal engagement support and cultural safety advice that helps shape service delivery, workforce capability and organisational decision-making.

This is an opportunity to make a genuine organisation-wide impact by strengthening cultural practice,



building community relationships and championing culturally informed approaches that improve outcomes for Aboriginal clients, families and communities across Western Australia.

Key Responsibilities

Provide cultural guidance, mentoring and advice to staff

Model culturally safe, respectful and strengths-based practice

Support the development and implementation of cultural plans

Assist teams to embed Aboriginal ways of knowing, being and doing into everyday service delivery

Act as a trusted cultural advisor on complex or sensitive matters

Build and maintain respectful relationships with Aboriginal people, families, Elders and community organisations

Support community-led and culturally informed engagement approaches

Deliver and contribute to cultural training, onboarding and workforce learning activities

Provide mentoring and informal learning opportunities to strengthen workforce capability

Contribute Aboriginal perspectives to organisational projects, initiatives and programs

Support staff to translate cultural learning into practical day-to-day outcomes for clients

What We're Looking For We're looking for someone who is passionate about strengthening culturally safe practice and building meaningful relationships with Aboriginal people, families and communities. You'll bring cultural knowledge,



lived experience and the ability to work collaboratively with staff to create positive outcomes across the organisation. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence organisational practice and create lasting impact for Aboriginal clients, families and communities across Western Australia.

Essential

Experience working with Aboriginal clients, families and communities

Demonstrated ability to provide cultural advice and guidance to support culturally safe practice

Experience supporting cultural planning and culturally appropriate service delivery

Strong communication, engagement and relationship-building skills

Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with diverse teams

Experience supporting, coordinating or delivering cultural training, mentoring or workforce capability initiatives

Desirable

Knowledge and understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion across a broad range of communities

What Do We Offer? At Ruah, we recognise the value of lived experience, cultural knowledge and professional expertise. In return, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while being supported to thrive both personally and professionally.

Salary aligned with Level 5 of the Ruah Enterprise Agreement (SCHADS Award), commencing at $105,916 plus superannuation

5 weeks annual leave plus 17.5% annual leave loading

16 weeks paid parental leave, with adaptable options including access to 32 weeks at half pay

Access to 4 weeks paid parental leave after only 6 months of service

Free, independent and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family

Free Ruah-paid Journey Cover insurance for travel

📌 Cultural Engagement Advisor (Perth)
🏢 Ruah Community Services
📍 Perth