Cultural Advisor

Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-operative; Mooroopna; On-site; AUD 73,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging $15,900

Laptop & mobile phone provided

Professional development opportunities

Fleet vehicles for operational duties

Job summary

Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-Operative in Mooroopna seeks a mature Yorta Yorta Male Cultural Advisor to lead cultural governance across the organisation and provide guidance to Board, CEO and staff.

The role strengthens cultural safety and practices within programs, mentors staff, and leads ceremonies, events and healing activities to support communities affected by intergenerational trauma.

Qualifications

• Be a mature and respected Yorta Yorta Male with strong cultural knowledge and community standing.
• Demonstrated ability to provide cultural leadership and work in a culturally respectful manner with clients, their families and communities, as well as with management and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide cultural leadership and guidance across the organisation.
• Embed cultural knowledge, cultural safety and cultural practices in programs and services.
• Lead cultural ceremonies, events and activities and mentor staff.

Job description

$53 – $60 per hour + $15900 Salary Packaging p.a.

Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-Operative – Corporate Services now has the following vacancy at our Mooroopna Office

Full-time | 38 hours per week

This is an Aboriginal Designated Position, classified under 'special measures' of Section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. Only Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply.

This is a designated MALE (gender-specific) position. Being male is a genuine occupational requirement of this role pursuant to section 26(1) of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic). Applications are therefore sought from male applicants who meet the position requirements.

*Previous Applicants Need Not Apply.

About Us

Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-Operative (RAC) is a recognised leader among Aboriginal community-controlled organisations. Since 1980, we have proudly provided holistic, culturally safe services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across the Goulburn Valley.

With a workforce of over 320 staff and an annual budget of $50M, RAC plays a significant role in health, wellbeing, and community development. We deliver services across:

Positive Ageing & Disability Services

Justice & Community Services

Asset & Infrastructure / Housing

Family, Care and Early Years

Corporate Services

We are committed to ensuring our people have access to quality, community-controlled services that strengthen family, culture, and community.

About the Role

Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-operative is seeking a mature and respected Yorta Yorta Male to provide cultural leadership, guidance and support across the organisation.

Reporting to the Deputy Chief Executive Officer, the Cultural Advisor is responsible for strengthening and promoting Aboriginal culture across Rumbalara by ensuring cultural knowledge, cultural safety and cultural practices are embedded in all programs, services and activities. The role provides cultural advice and guidance to the Board, CEO, management and staff, while supporting cultural governance and culturally informed decision-making.

The Cultural Advisor will lead cultural ceremonies, events and activities, provide cultural supervision and mentoring to Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal staff, and deliver cultural, spiritual and healing programs that support individuals, families and communities impacted by intergenerational trauma. The role also plays an important part in fostering cultural connections, sharing cultural knowledge and building the cultural capability of staff across the organisation.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will:

Be a mature and respected Yorta Yorta Male with strong cultural knowledge and community standing.

Demonstrated ability to provide cultural leadership and work in a culturally respectful manner with clients, their families and communities, as well as with management and staff

Have the ability to foster cultural connections and share cultural knowledge

An understanding of the historical and contemporary issues and impacts for Aboriginal people, their families and communities.

What We Offer:

Competitive pay and conditions based on the ACCHS Award: Administrative Grade 7 (paid above award - based on experience and qualifications)

Salary packaging of $15,900 available for Part- or Full-time employees.

Opportunities for additional incentives, which may include Christmas bonus days, recognition of NAIDOC Day,annual CPI-basedAwardwage increases where applicable,and relocationassistancewhere applicable

Professional development opportunities and support to help you grow in your career.

Access to a free and confidential Employment Assistance Program and more.

Provision of a laptop and mobile phone to support your work where applicable.

Access to fleet vehicles to support operational duties where applicable.

Pre-employment Requirements

The successful applicant will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a National Police Check, Working with Children Check, Victorian Driver Licence, and Confirmation of Aboriginality.

Applications Close: Tuesday, 6 October 2026

This is an Aboriginal and Male Designated position only.