First Nations Culture and Capability Manager

About Purple House

Our mission is to improve the lives of people with renal failure, reunite families and reduce the impact of kidney disease in our communities.

We are run by Aboriginal people for Aboriginal people and work to provide culturally appropriate dialysis services in remote communities, helping people to get home to country and family.

Position Functions

• Lead and support the Kurrunpa Kana Team through supervision, mentoring, and professional development.
• Deliver and review Purple House cultural orientation and cultural capability programs.
• Promote and strengthen cultural safety across policies, recruitment, workforce practices, and programs.
• Develop Indigenous Engagement strategies, training resources, and culturally appropriate workforce initiatives.
• Build respectful relationships with communities, Elders, Traditional Owners, and Aboriginal organisations.
• Support recruitment, development, and retention of First Nations employees and future leaders.
• Coordinate First Nations engagement projects and ensure community voices are central to service delivery.
• Provide cultural guidance and support to managers and staff across Purple House.
• Represent Purple House in community meetings, forums, and engagement activities.
• Ensure compliance with organisational policies, WHS requirements, and continuous improvement practices.
• Other duties as required within trained capacity and level.

About You

• Minimum 8 years’ experience in cultural advisory roles with demonstrated leadership capability.
• Strong understanding of Aboriginal cultures, communities, and issues affecting remote Central Australia, NT, WA, and SA.
• Experience working within Aboriginal organisations or community-controlled environments.
• Strong cross-cultural communication and relationship-building skills across diverse communities and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of First Nations history, health inequities, and impacts relating to kidney disease.
• High-level written, verbal, leadership, and strategic collaboration skills.
• Committed to Aboriginal self-determination, cultural safety, and community-led approaches.
• Aboriginal language skills relevant to Purple House communities will be highly regarded.
• Please note this position is an Aboriginal Identified role

What We Offer

• Attractive salary with 12% super plus generous salary packaging options
• Permanent full-time opportunity with up to 6 weeks annual leave
• Supportive and values-driven organisation
• Study leave after 12 months
• Relocation support for eligible applicants
• Interstate and remote travel opportunities

Apply Now

If you are passionate about cultural leadership, community engagement, and strengthening culturally safe practices for First Nations peoples, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please submit:

• Current resume
• Cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role

For further information about this position, please contact us at People@purplehouse.org.au