Active Communities Development Officer - Fitzroy Crossing
Job No:
DOFXJUL22
Location:
Fitzroy Crossing
- Are you passionate about sport and recreation delivery to remote Aboriginal people?
- Join a well-respected not-for-profit organisation promoting healthier lifestyles & equal access to community activities
- Attractive remuneration package plus super & salary sacrificing!
- Great benefits on offer including annual flights, annual wellbeing allowance, 5 weeks’ annual leave PLUS additional Christmas Leave!
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
Garnduwa is currently looking for an Active Communities Development Officer to join their team in Fitzroy Crossing WA.
This full-time role will be responsible for assisting with the coordination and delivery of sport and recreation activities within the township of Fitzroy Crossing and surrounding areas.
Your other primary responsibilities will include:
- Carry out visits to all communities in the region that embrace the Active Communities program and support Garnduwa employees or volunteers to deliver the Community Sport and Recreation Plan
- Maintain an effective and close working relationship with other sport and recreational services
- Plan and deliver structured and unstructured programs at the Recreation Centre and other venues, as appropriate, particularly after school activities, evening competitions and school holiday programs
- Accurately record all participation data
- Incorporate Aboriginal culture into the delivery of health, education and life-skills programs
ABOUT YOU
If you have these interests, skills and abilities, this role could be for you:
- Interest in all sports, especially football and basketball
- Strong knowledge of Fitzroy Crossing and the surrounding communities
- Committed to supporting culturally strong programs
- Involved in and/or passionate about local sport and community activities
- Strong verbal communication skills, utilising coaching and mentoring techniques
- Ability to travel to various communities, and stay overnight as required
- Capacity to work outside normal working hours
- Currently hold or willing to obtain a current C-Class Driver’s Licence, Working with Children Check and National Police Clearance
INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR TEAM?
Express your interest below!
You will need to respond to the questions below and provide all information as requested.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-renowned, respected and long-standing organisation, and develop your experience in the area of Indigenous health and wellbeing.
Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible as Garnduwa is seeking to appoint to the role as soon as the suitable candidate is found. We reserve the right to appoint before the vacancy closes.
GARNDUWA IS A SMOKE FREE WORKPLACE