Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-Operative – Corporate Services now has the following vacancy at our Mooroopna Office
Cultural Advisor
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.
Lead cultural healing, strengthen cultural governance, and help shape the future of Aboriginal community wellbeing across Rumbalara.
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:
- Health & Wellbeing
- 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
As the Cultural Advisor, you will provide cultural leadership across Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-Operative, ensuring cultural safety, knowledge and practices are embedded throughout the organisation.
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you will lead cultural ceremonies and events, provide cultural advice to the Board, CEO and staff, support cultural governance and cultural supervision, and deliver programs, activities and camps that promote healing and recovery for individuals, families and communities affected by intergenerational trauma.
You will also play a key role in mentoring, training and strengthening the cultural capability of both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal staff across the organisation.
About You
Qualifications and Registrations:
- An Elder in the Yorta Yorta community
Knowledge and Skills:
- The 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
- 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 andconditions based on the ACCHS Award: Administrative Grade 7, Level 1 to 2 (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-based Award wage increases where applicable, and relocation assistance where 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.
To apply, please submit the following:
- A cover letter that includes:
- Addressing the Key Selection Criteria (outlined in the Position Description)
- A summary of your relevant experience, skills and qualifications
Important : Please ensure your cover letter and Key Selection Criteria response are combined into one document and attached in the Cover Letter section of the portal.
If you experience technical difficulties using our online portal, please contact RAC Reception on (03) 5820 0000 ask to speak with a member of the Human Resources team.
Applications Close: Wednesday, 1 July 2026
This is an “Indigenous Only” role under Special Measures of the EEO Act 2010, Section 12.
