People and Culture Officer

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

360 Health and Community has recently joined with Ruah Community Services, bringing together shared values and a unified approach to supporting people and communities. As part of this change, all People and Culture services are now delivered by Ruah.

The People and Culture Officer is employed by Ruah Community Services and forms part of Ruah’s People and Culture team, while being based at the 360 Health and Community offices in Welshpool. The role provides dedicated, on‑site HR administration and people operations support to the 360 workforce.

This position is well suited to someone early in their People and Culture career, or an experienced administrator looking to transition into human resources, people operations or HR support.

Reporting to the Manager – People and Culture, you will provide hands‑on support across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, compliance, HR systems (HRIS) administration and general human resources support.

This is a part-time permanent position offered on a 0.8FTE basis (30 hours per week).

What we’re looking for

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

• Demonstrated experience in HR administration, people support or office administration
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Excellent customer service and clear written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work with initiative while being supported by a broader HR / People and Culture team
• Confidence using Microsoft Office
• Understanding of diversity, inclusion and respectful workplaces, particularly in the community services sector

The following criteria are considered desirable:

• Holding or working towards a certificate or qualification in a People & Culture related field or relevant work experience which demonstrates HR/P&C capabilities.  
• Experience with the following systems:
• HRIS (for example UKG/Frontier/HR21 /Employment Hero /Elmo)
• Canva (digital design solution)
• Litmos (learning management system)

What do we offer?

• A salary aligned with Level 3 of the Ruah Enterprise Agreement (and the SCHADS Award), starting at $76,617.
• 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
• International Criminal Check(s) (if applicable)

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: 14th May 2026.

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

For further information please contact Monica Pettersen, Manager - People & Culture, at monica.petterseb@ruah.org.au.

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.