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Club Development Officer
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 Opportunity Employer, the Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley values inclusivity and promotes a workplace that actively seeks to welcome contributions from all people. We encourage people of all abilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, diverse cultures and backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and all age groups to apply.
The Organisation
The Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley (SWEK) believes that providing a safe and healthy workplace for our employees is extremely important. We are committed to employing people who share the SWEK Values of
S
afety,
T
eamwork,
A
ccountability,
C
ommunication, and
R
espect; these Values are incorporated into all aspects of employment at SWEK.
The East Kimberley
The East Kimberley is a stunning and sparsely populated area in the northeast corner of Western Australia and is known as one of the world's last wilderness frontiers. As a global tourism attraction, it is also known for its pristine kaleidoscope of colour, outback adventures, world-class fishing, excellent caravan parks, luxury accommodation options, great food, and friendly locals. It is an amazing and very unique part of Australia. The East Kimberley is diverse in many ways, with a unique mix of cultures, lifestyles, and abundant opportunities.
The Opportunity
We are looking for an enthusiastic and collaborative person to join our Community Development Team in Kununurra to play a critical leadership role in empowering, supporting and connecting sporting and community clubs across the Shire. With the 'Club Development Officer' role dedicated to building the governance, operational, volunteer and strategic capacity of local clubs, while also facilitating networks, enabling new club formation, and enhancing collaboration between clubs, associations, agencies and communities, the role incumbent has a massive potential to make a real difference to the local community.
The
primary objectives
of the positions are outined below, with day-to-day responsibilities expanded upon within the relevant postion description:
* Work strategically with clubs, community groups, service providers and government agencies to facilitate and support the delivery of community, sport and recreation services, programs, events and facilities.
* Develop strategies to improve the capacity, viability, and sustainability of local community, sporting and recreation clubs and associations
* Assist with the strategic development of community and sport outcomes within the Shire and provide input and guidance to the future planning of facilities and services.
* Manage the Shire's Community Funding Program.
A degree level qualification in Community Development, Sport and Recreation, Governance, or a related field; or a diploma in one of these disciplines accompanied by a minimum of three years' relevant experience, current WA Working with Children Check and a current unrestricted WA 'C' Class Driver's Licence are essential for this role.
More information about the position and the requirements are in the
Position Description
at the bottom of this page.
Salary And Benefits
Working for SWEK means that in addition to the competitive annual salary range indicated at the top of this page (inclusive of allowances and superannuation, dependent on skills and experience), you may also enjoy a range of benefits including:
* 6 weeks annual leave
* 5% superannuation with the option to co-contribute a further 3%
* Salary packaging opportunities for motor vehicles, rent or mortgage interest expenses
* 11 public holidays with 2 additional 'Local Government Days' per year
* Flexible working arrangements
* Shire provided corporate uniforms
* Opportunities for professional development
* A variety of health and wellbeing programs including free membership to the Kununurra Leisure Centre and Wyndham Pool, free health assessments, mental health programs and Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) services
Please note that, where applicable, benefits will be applied pro-rata to casual, part-time and maximum-term roles.
APPLY NOW
If you are ready to be part of our diversely talented team and to build your future with an organisation that makes an impact, improves lives and inspires others please click the
'Apply'
button at the bottom of this page or contact Nick Allen, our Director Planning and Community Development on for a confidential discussion.
Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Australia and will be required to provide evidence of this entitlement
— acceptable evidence includes an Australian or New Zealand passport, birth certificate, or foreign passport with a relevant visa. Applicants will also be required to provide a National Police Clearance before the interview stage of the recruitment process.
Attachments
* 3203 - Position Description - Club Development Officer - November 2025