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
This role provides an exciting opportunity to drive growth and service innovation at Ruah. The Business Development Project Officer will work across all of Ruah’s service areas (Family and Domestic Violence, Housing and Homelessness, Mental Health and Wellness, Legal services and Suitsme) to develop new services and innovations, maximising our impact in the community.
The role will support Ruah’s growing portfolio of strategic projects and pilot programs, which aim to try, test, and learn new ways of working to support vulnerable people. This role requires a high level of initiative, advanced communication and writing skills, and the ability to work flexibly and proactively to support Ruah across a diverse range of service areas.
This is a full-time permanent position.
What we’re looking for
The successful applicants will be required to meet the following criteria:
Essential
- 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 and social inclusion- including gender, sexuality, disability, cultural, age, and linguistic diversity and Aboriginal culture.
- Commitment to innovation in human services that provide quality supports for people experiencing challenging life circumstances such as homelessness, AOD use, family/domestic violence and mental health issues and an understanding of these issues.
- Relevant Tertiary Degree in a related discipline (e.g., human and social sciences, social work, marketing or communications degree) and/or relevant work experience in Service Development, Tender Writing, Communications or Research (3-5 years).
- Experience writing and preparing bids, grants and tender submissions for government and non-government funders.
- Experience working with people with lived experiences and strong interpersonal, networking and facilitation skills.
- Advanced professional writing and editing skills, strong ability to capture a clear, concise message, edit, format and proof-read documentation.
- High level of attention to detail.
- Ability to work autonomously and independently and use own initiative to manage tasks and meet deadlines.
- Advanced verbal communication and presentation skills, capacity to network with and coordinate a broad range of stakeholders including lived experience experts, operational teams, senior leadership, and sector partners.
The following criteria are considered desirable:
- Experience in the managing projects, including design, planning and implementation in the WA community services sector.
- Experience in qualitative and quantitative research and evaluation methods, including action research, developmental evaluation, cost-effectiveness analysis, surveys and co-design techniques.
- Demonstrated understanding of complex issues facing people who experience chaotic life circumstances such as homelessness, AOD use, family/domestic violence and mental health issues.
What do we offer?
- A salary aligned with Level 4 of the Ruah Enterprise Agreement (and the SCHADS Award), starting at $85,399.
- 5 weeks annual leave + Annual leave loading of 17.5% (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
- 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: 29 July 2024.
For further information please contact Ellie Tighe, Service Lead - Service Development & Innovation, at ellie.tighe@ruah.org.au or 0447 326 332.
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.
Ruah has a zero tolerance against child abuse and are committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people, and their right to feel safe and be safe across all areas of our organisation.
Everyone is welcome. Everyone belongs.