Support Worker

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

The Support Worker position is at the forefront of the organisation in providing client facing recovery support interventions. Supported by the Team Lead and Support Coordinator, you will play an important role in improving the health and social wellbeing, housing, quality of life of clients, maximising self-management, independence, and participation in the community

This role requires providing a range of support interventions within a developmental framework that enables clients to address their needs. You will assist in delivering activity based work and daily living supports such as taking clients to appointments.

This is a permanent full time position working 76 hours per fortnight.

What we’re looking for

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

• Completion of or progress towards a relevant qualification (Certificate II/III), and/or relevant work experience, and/or lived experience.
• Sound understanding of Family and Domestic Violence
• Ability to engage with individuals within different levels of needs and build and maintain a professional relationship.
• Ability to work independently and contribute to the functioning of the team.
• Ability to model positive behaviours, emotional maturity, coping skills and resilience.
• Good interpersonal and effective communication skills.
• Understanding of basic computer skills including Microsoft Office and client reporting system.
• Willingness and ability to work within and contribute to the vision, mission, core values and the guiding principles of the organisation.
• Knowledge and understanding of diversity, gender and social inclusion, particularly Aboriginal culture. 
• Commitment to the safeguarding of children and young people.

* It is a genuine occupational qualification of this position to be female in accordance with Section 27 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984.*

What do we offer?

• A salary aligned with Level 2 of the Ruah Enterprise Agreement (and the SCHADS Award), starting at $68,549.
• 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 such as participating in a wide range of working groups, joining us at Pride events, being a part of a range of cultural events to promote and support reconciliation and much, much more! 

Required compliance documents:

• Current drivers’ license
• National Police Clearance Certificate
• WA Working with Children Check
• First Aid Certificate

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 fit for this role.

Closing date for applications: Friday, 20 March 2026.

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

For further information please contact Alison Angeleski, Team Lead, Family and Domestic Violence at Alison.Angeleski@ruah.org.au or 0403 673 219.

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.