Applications Close (AWST): 09:00 AM 01/12/2025
Salary up to: $100,000 - $109,999
Occupation: Administration/Support/Service
Work Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Kununurra - Remote WA
As an Equal OpportunityEmployer, the Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley values inclusivityand promotes a workplace that actively seeks to welcomecontributions from all people. We encourage people of allabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, diversecultures and backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and allage groups to apply.
TheOrganisation
The Shire of Wyndham EastKimberley (SWEK) believes that providing a safe and healthyworkplace for our employees is extremely important. We arecommitted to employing people who share the SWEK Valuesof
S
afety,
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eamwork,
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ccountability,
C
ommunication,and
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espect; these Values are incorporatedinto all aspects of employment at SWEK.
TheEast Kimberley
The East Kimberley is a stunning and sparsely populated area in the northeast corner of WesternAustralia and is known as one of the world's last wildernessfrontiers. As a global tourism attraction, it is also known for itspristine kaleidoscope of colour, outback adventures, world-classfishing, excellent caravan parks, luxury accommodation options,great food, and friendly locals. It is an amazing and very uniquepart of Australia. The East Kimberley is diverse in many ways, with a unique mix of cultures, lifestyles, and abundantopportunities.
TheOpportunity
Weare l ooking for anenthusiastic and collaborative person to join our CommunityDevelopment Team in Kununurra to play a critical leadership role inempowering, supporting and connecting sporting and community clubsacross the Shire. With the 'Club Development Officer' rolededicated to building the governance, operational, volunteer andstrategic capacity of local clubs, while also facilitatingnetworks, enabling new club formation, and enhancing collaborationbetween clubs, associations, agencies and communities, the roleincumbent has a massive potential to make a real difference to thelocal community.
The primary objectives
of the positions are outinedbelow, with day-to-day responsibilities expanded upon within the relevant postion description:
Work strategically with clubs, community groups, service providers and governmentagencies to facilitate and support the delivery of community,sport and recreation services, programs, events andfacilities.
Develop strategiesimprove the capacity, viability, and sustainability of localcommunity, sporting and recreation clubs andassociations
Assist with the strategic development of community and sport outcomes withinthe Shire and provide input and guidance to the future planningof facilities and services.
Manage the Shire'sCommunity Funding Program.
Adegree level qualification in Community Development, Sport andRecreation, Governance, or a related field; or a diploma in one ofthese disciplines accompanied by a minimum of three years'relevant experience, current WA Working with Children Check and acurrent unrestricted WA 'C' Class Driver's Licence areessential for this role.
More informat ion about theposition and the requirements are in the
PositionDescription
at the bottom of this page.
Salary andBenefits
Working for SWEK means that in additionto the competitive annualsalary range indicated at the top of this page (inclusive ofallowances and superannuation, dependent on skills and experience),you may also enjoy a range of benefits including:
6 weeks annualleave
5%superannuation with the option to co-contribute a further3%
Salarypackaging opportunities for motor vehicles, rent or mortgageinterest expenses
11public holidays with 2 additional 'Local Government Days' peryear
Flexibleworking arrangements
Shireprovided corporate uniforms
Avariety of health and wellbeing programs including freemembership to the Kununurra Leisure Centre and Wyndham Pool,free health assessments, mental health programs and EmployeeAssistance Provider (EAP) services
Please note that, whereapplicable, benefits will be applied pro-rata to casual, part-timeand maximum-term roles.
APPLYNOW
If youare ready to be part of our diversely talented team and to buildyour future with an organisation that makes an impact, improveslives and inspires others please click the
'Apply'
button at the bottom of this page or contactNick Allen, our Director Planning and Community Development on for a confidentialdiscussion.
Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Australia and will be required to provide evidence of this entitlement — acceptableevidence includes an Australian or New Zealand passport, birthcertificate, or foreign passport with a relevant visa. Applicantswill also be required to provide a National Police Clearance beforetheinterview stage of the recruitmentprocess.
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