Established in 1992, Garnduwa Amboorny Wirnan Aboriginal Corporation is a not for profit organisation that promotes and supports sport and recreation in the Kimberley.

Our Opportunities

Garnduwa offers opportunities across a range of fields, with our team comprising of a diverse mix of skills, backgrounds and personalities, coming together to deliver sport, recreation and other community programs.

We are looking for people with a genuine passion for sports and physical activity, and ideally, experience playing and/or coaching AFL and basketball. We would also love to hear from people with experience working with young people to help them engage in and access sport and recreation in remote, Aboriginal communities, leading to healthier lifestyles. We also are seeking people who can be positive role models for people in our remote communities. 

We have roles to suit a range of experience levels, including graduates and are always on the lookout for talented people. In an exciting period of growth, Garnduwa encourages expressions of interest from candidates with a range of backgrounds whose values align with ours.

Our current recruitment focus is in building our delivery team.

Program Delivery Roles

• Active Communities Coordinator
• Development Officer 
• Community Recreation Officer

These positions are open to applicants with varying levels of experience. These positions work closely together to coordinate and deliver our direct engagement with program participants. In these roles you will travel to remote communities and build relationships with schools, service providers and most importantly, young people engaged in the programs. Your primary objectives will be building the capacity of individual communities to coordinate their own sport and recreation programs, delivering engaging and well organized AFL and Basketball sessions and producing photographs documenting the engagement for publication on our media channels. 

Our Programs and Events

Kimberley Sport Art and Culture

Our KSAC initiative is embedded in all of our programs. It is a commitment to social, emotional and cultural wellbeing that is integrated into our regular program delivery detailed below, and built into stand alone activities and events. 

Kimberley Active Communities

Delivering self-sustaining sport and recreation programs to communities across the Kimberley.

Active Leaders Program

Encouraging youth to further enhance their talents and leadership skills to realise their potential as strong community organisers and influencers.

Kimberley Spirit Football Program

A recognised talent pathway for young aspiring Footballers from the Kimberley region that feeds into the WA Football Commission Talent and Development Program.

Making Her Mark

A program that develops AFL throughout the Kimberley Region, particularly in remote communities. Focussing on supporting Aboriginal women to participate in football, and to build their capacity in coordinating and developing sport and recreation events for their communities. This program also allows female youth in remote communities to showcase their AFL skills and to enter the Kimberley Spirit Football Program. 

Garnduwa Festival

A major cultural celebration in the Kimberley. A smoke-free and alcohol-free family environment where Kimberley Communities come together to participate in a 4 day event of cultural and traditional music and dance, contemporary music and youth artistic expression, as well as sports such as AFL and Basketball.

Fitzroy Valley Youth Hub

A space for collaborative service delivery. Delivering a range of activities, education opportunities and social sporting events for young people in the Valley. Operating four days per week, including Friday nights. 

Garnduwa is actively committed to being an Aboriginal run and led service, as such, we strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People to apply for our positions.  

About the Benefits

Stepping into a pivotal role with Garnduwa will see you directly influencing our ultimate goal of achieving long-lasting improvements in the opportunities for and participation of Aboriginal people in purposeful recreational and sporting activities.

In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer a range of negotiable benefits, which might include:

• Relocation assistance;
• Subsidised housing;
• Personal flight subsidy;
• Additional annual leave over the Christmas/holiday period;
• Annual wellbeing allowance;
• Travel Opportunities - experience all that the Kimberley has to offer!

Why do people work for Garnduwa?

Work 

We offer valued and meaningful work empowering Kimberley communities. We pride ourselves on committing to best practice and our achievements are geared towards outcomes and results in the sports and recreation industry. At Garnduwa you can contribute to making a difference. Our work happens all throughout the Kimberley. You will have the incredible opportunity to travel to remote Aboriginal communities and in turn engage with Aboriginal culture and language.

People

Our values are culture, community and leadership. We offer work in a team that thrives on peer support, friendliness, positive attitudes and unity where management offers transparency, guidance, mentoring and 2-way learning. 

Organisation

We are a well-respected Kimberley organisation that demands cultural safety. As an Aboriginal owned and led organisation dedicated to improving health and wellbeing and access to engagement in Kimberley communities, we offer job security and organisational stability. 

Opportunities 

We are dedicated to developing, training and educating our staff to embark on career paths and acquire professional skills. As an Aboriginal organisation we prioritise developing the cultural awareness and competence of our staff. 

Rewards 

We offer a competitive salary including salary sacrifice, 5 weeks of paid annual leave and team-based performance incentives. We also offer gifted leave over the Christmas period. 

Do you want to play an integral role in empowering Kimberley communities to live active and healthy lives through the power of sport and recreation? Are you committed to embodying our values of community, culture and leadership? Express your interest below!