About Us

We began 22 years ago with a knock-out exhibition at the Art Gallery of NSW which raised over a million dollars. People from the remotest, most beautiful part of the desert then used this money to develop their own organisation, built on a culture of caring, compassion and determination.

At the time, the focus was to get family members home to Kintore on dialysis — for people to be looked after on Country and to maintain the traditions of looking after Country and passing on cultural heritage to future generations.

It took a little time…and a lot of hard work…but in 2004, Purple House started dialysis in Kintore, the first of its kind, setting a precedent for many others to follow.

Today, we are proud to say we have helped many communities get their people home and now operate dialysis in 20 (and growing) remote communities across NT, SA and WA. We also run two mobile dialysis trucks, provide a range of support services including Aged Care, NDIS, Primary Health and Social Support, run a successful bush medicine social enterprise — and we’re always working on new innovations.

We’ve come a long way in two decades and are excited about the next chapter!

About the Role

We’re seeking a passionate and culturally grounded Indigenous Engagement Advisor to join our team in Alice Springs, supporting and empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff across the organisation.

This full-time position plays a key role in supporting, mentoring, and guiding Purple House’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce — strengthening cultural safety, career pathways, and connection to community across all programs.

This is an Aboriginal Identified position and is only open to applicants of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent.

This role represents an excellent opportunity to influence real change in workplace culture, wellbeing, and Indigenous employment outcomes.

In this role, you will:

Provide mentoring, guidance, and support to Indigenous staff around wellbeing, performance, and professional growth.

Assist in developing programs and initiatives that support Indigenous employment, retention, and career development.

Collaborate with the People & Culture team to deliver the Indigenous Employment Strategy.

Support cultural safety across the organisation, providing advice and leading cultural learning and orientation for staff.

Build and maintain strong relationships with Indigenous employees, fostering cultural identity and connection to community.

Participate in projects and events that celebrate and promote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture.

About You

You are an inspiring and trusted communicator who is passionate about supporting Aboriginal staff and strengthening cultural safety in the workplace. You’re respectful, proactive, and bring a mix of leadership, empathy, and practical problem-solving skills.

Essential Criteria

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with a diverse range of people.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Understanding of barriers affecting Indigenous people in achieving long-term employment.

Strong knowledge of Aboriginal culture and commitment to cultural safety.

High level of initiative and organisational skills.

Willingness to work under Indigenous leadership and in a cross-cultural environment.

Current NT driver’s licence and National Police Check (< 6 months old).

Desirable

Experience working for an Aboriginal Community-Controlled organisation.

Indigenous language skills.

What We Offer

Attractive salary under the WDNWPT Enterprise Agreement 2022 – Level 5, with 12% superannuation and generous salary packaging.

Six (6) weeks annual leave plus 17.5% leave loading.

Other generous leave entitlements.

Relocation assistance (if applicable).

The opportunity to work for an Aboriginal Community-Controlled Organisation making a real difference.

How to Apply

If you think you’re a great fit for this role, please submit a one-page cover letter and resume via SEEK.

For general enquiries about the position, or to request a copy of the full Position Description, contact the People Team at [email protected].

Applications close: Wednesday, 26 November 2025
(We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as applications will be reviewed as they are received and the closing date may change without notice.)

We actively encourage and invite applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.