Multicultural Specialist

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

Ruah is seeking an experienced and passionate

Multicultural Specialist to lead and champion multicultural inclusion across the organisation.

Reporting to the Executive Manager Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, you will provide strategic leadership, expert advice and project oversight to strengthen culturally safe, accessible and inclusive services for people from refugee, migrant and culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) backgrounds.

Working across the organisation, you will influence policy, practice and workforce capability while building strong relationships with multicultural communities, government agencies and sector partners. This is a unique opportunity to drive meaningful organisational change and help shape a more inclusive future for both our clients and employees.

This is a full-time permanent position based in Northbridge.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of Ruah's Multicultural Framework and Action Plan.
• Provide expert advice and recommendations to leaders on multicultural inclusion and cultural safety.
• Enhance organisational policies, procedures and practices to improve inclusion and accessibility.
• Coordinate and support the Multicultural Advisory Group.
• Design, facilitate and coordinate cultural safety and capability-building initiatives.
• Contribute to service design, tender applications, program development and evaluations.
• Develop and maintain strong partnerships with multicultural communities, government agencies and sector stakeholders.
• Monitor progress, outcomes and risks relating to multicultural initiatives and provide reports to senior leaders.
• Represent Ruah in external forums, networks and community engagement activities.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen outcomes for refugee, migrant and CaLD clients and employees.

What we're looking for

The successful applicant will be required to meet the following criteria:

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Community Development, Social Sciences or a related discipline.
• Minimum five years' experience working with refugee and migrant communities.
• Strong understanding of the experiences, challenges and barriers faced by refugees, migrants and CaLD communities.
• Demonstrated project leadership and project management experience.
• Sound understanding of the social, political and policy environment impacting refugees and migrants in Australia.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing reports, briefings and recommendations.
• Proven ability to build collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience developing and delivering training, education or workforce capability initiatives.
• Demonstrated understanding of issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment.
• Commitment to Ruah's vision, mission and values.

The Following Criteria Are Considered Desirable

• Lived experience as a refugee or migrant.
• Qualifications in Project Management.
• Experience leading diversity, inclusion or organisational change initiatives.
• Experience within the community services, not-for-profit or health sectors.

What do we offer?

• A salary aligned with Level 6 of the Ruah Enterprise Agreement (and the SCHADS Award) starting at $115,709 + Super.
• 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% annual leave loading (for award-based staff).
• 16 weeks paid parental leave, with flexibility to take at 32 weeks half-pay (uniquely, new staff can access 4 weeks paid parental leave after just 6 months' service).
• Free, independent and confidential access for you and your family to our Employee Assistance Program.
• Free Ruah-paid Journey Cover (insurance for when you're getting to and from work).
• Incredibly valuable Salary Packaging (to extend your take home pay) with:
• Up to $15,900 core packaging.
• An additional $2,650 in meal entertainment packaging.
• Benefits for salary packaging travel, accommodation, parking fees, education expenses and more.
• Opportunities to be active in the Ruah Community through working groups, Pride events, reconciliation initiatives and cultural celebrations.
• The opportunity to influence organisation-wide practice and make a lasting impact for culturally diverse communities across Western Australia.

Required compliance documents

• Current driver's licence.
• National Police Clearance Certificate.
• International Police Certificate (if applicable).
• First Aid Certificate.
• Evidence of Australian working rights.

How to apply

We'd love to hear from you!

Please click Apply, create your LiveHire profile, and submit your current CV along with a cover letter of no more than two pages, helping us understand your experience and suitability for the role.

Closing date for applications: 28 August 2026

The job advertisement may be closed earlier than the date mentioned above.

For further information please contact Sianne Connors, Executive Manager Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, at ***email_hidden***

We are building a workplace where difference is embraced and encouraged - and to do this, we need people on our team who are representative of the clients we work with, who are passionate about change and courageous enough to stand up for what is right. Everyone is welcome. Everyone belongs.

We are committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All applicants will undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.