Introduction:
Due to the nature of this position, being of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational qualification under the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 of section 50(d).
About Accordwest
Accordwest believes ‘Every Story Matters’, not just for our clients, but for our employees as well.
Located and servicing people across the coastal and inland regions of the Southwest, the Gnaala Karla Booja of the Noongar nation, Accordwest is a not for profit (NPO) with a passion for helping our clients become more engaged, connected, and resilient, so they can go on to live strong, independent, and meaningful lives.
At Accordwest, our values guide how we work, lead and support each other. We are committed to living our values with Act with Integrity, Demonstrate Courage and Journey Together in everything we do, from the way we collaborate to the way we serve our clients and communities. We're looking for people who not only bring strong skills and experience, but who also embody these values through their everyday actions, decisions and interactions.
Description:
The Opportunity
We are seeking a culturally knowledgeable and values‑driven Cultural Lead to provide guidance, advice and support to employees, ensuring practice approaches are culturally safe, trauma‑informed and respectful. You will play a key role in strengthening Accordwest’s cultural capability, supporting culturally responsive service delivery, and contributing to the development of programs, policies and training that embed cultural safety across the organisation.
This role is ideal for someone deeply connected to culture, passionate about supporting First Nations employees, clients and communities, and committed to building cultural confidence and capability within teams.
In this influential role, you will:
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Strengthen cultural capability across all programs
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Provide cultural guidance, mentoring and support to staff
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Build meaningful relationships with Elders, communities and Aboriginal organisations
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Lead cultural safety initiatives, audits and continuous improvement
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Support culturally safe service delivery for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients
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Contribute to cultural governance, policy development and organisational strategy
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Represent Accordwest at cultural events, forums and networks
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Support progress against our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP)
Essential Requirements
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, with a strong understanding of cultural protocols, community dynamics and cultural safety principles.
Demonstrated experience supporting culturally safe practice within community services, social services or related fields.
Strong knowledge of trauma‑informed, strengths‑based and culturally responsive approaches.
Ability to deliver cultural training, guidance and support to employees.
Strong communication, relationship‑building and stakeholder engagement skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams, community partners and Aboriginal community‑controlled organisations.
Skills and Experiences:
What We Offer
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A meaningful role where your cultural leadership creates real impact across our organisation and the communities we serve.
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Opportunities for professional development through training, mentoring, and support to help you grow your skills and career.
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Salary packaging benefits
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Flexible working arrangements that promote work life balance
How to Apply
We welcome you to share your story through online applications, via email to
[email protected] or by calling our People and Culture team for a chat on 08 9729 9055.
We reserve the right to close this recruitment process early if a suitable candidate is identified.
