Chief Executive Officer

Garnduwa

Broome, Broome and Kimberley WA

CEO (CEO and General Management)

Full time

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Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Garnduwa Amboorny Wirnan Aboriginal Corporation

From the Kimberley, for the Kimberley

About Us

Garnduwa is the Kimberley's leading Aboriginal sport and recreation organisation. Established in 1992, we deliver culturally safe sport, recreation, and health promotion programs across remote and regional Kimberley communities. Our focus areas are health and wellbeing, education, employment, and capacity building, with sport and culture as our vehicles for change.

We employ more than 30 staff across five regional offices, Broome, Derby, Fitzroy Crossing, Halls Creek, and Kununurra.  We work in partnership with Aboriginal communities, service providers, and government agencies to create strong, active, and healthy communities.

Through the planning and delivery of sport and recreation programs, Garnduwa creates safe, positive and culturally strong pathways for kids and young people. Building confidence, connection and opportunity despite the geographical barriers. Our programs, including Kimberley Spirit, the Active Leaders Program, and community-based sport initiatives across basketball, football and recreation, are designed and delivered by the Kimberley, for the Kimberley.

Garnduwa is deeply embedded in community. Sport is not just activity, it is connection, prevention, leadership and pride. We work closely with Communities, families, community organisations service providers and schools to ensure children and young people are supported early, referred appropriately and surrounded by strong role models.

About the Role

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer is responsible for leading Garnduwa’s vision, strategy and operations, with a clear and unwavering focus on children, youth, sport and community wellbeing.

This role requires a CEO who recognises the power of sport and recreation as early intervention, and who can strengthen programs, partnerships and systems so that young people across the Kimberley are supported to thrive.

You will lead the organisation through its next phase of growth and maturity, ensuring strong governance, sustainable growth and funding, high quality program delivery and culturally safe practices, while staying grounded in community need and Kimberley context.

Key Responsibilities

As the CEO, your role is critical in providing effective direction, support and oversight to ensure Garnduwa remains the community’s first choice for support.  As the CEO you will:

Provide strong, values-based leadership aligned to Garnduwa’s purpose and community vision

Strengthen and expand youth, sport and recreation programs across the Kimberley

Support delivery of programs such as the Active Leaders and the Kimberley Spirit Program 

Build and maintain partnerships with Communities, sporting bodies, service providers and schools 

Ensure effective referral pathways for children and young people to appropriate supports

Lead organisational strategy, governance, compliance and financial sustainability

Support, develop and lead a committed team working across diverse Kimberley communities

Work closely with the Board to ensure accountability, transparency and strong decision making

About You

You are a credible, grounded and community minded leader who understands the Kimberley and the importance of investing early in children, young people and community. You will have an excellent eye for future proofing a business, strong understanding in growth, funding and financial security.

You bring:

Knowledge of the Kimberley and remote communities located within the region and proven ability to provide successful leadership on remote program delivery

Proven well developed understanding and working knowledge of community development initiatives and the utilisation of sports, art and culture in community capacity building

Senior executive leadership experience, ideally in community, youth, sport or human services

A strong understanding of Aboriginal community-controlled organisations and governance

Demonstrated experience working with children, youth and community-based programs

The ability to lead complex partnerships across sport, education and service systems

Sound financial, risk and compliance capability

A leadership style that is calm, respectful and relationship driven

Most importantly you will understand that sport changes lives and is an excellent way to truly connect with children.  You will hold the fundamental belief that strong leadership, structure and trust are what allow these programs to succeed.

Why Join us?

If you’re looking to lead a well-regarded organisation in the Kimberley that’s making a genuine impact for children and young people, this is a unique opportunity. You’ll champion the use of sport and recreation as effective avenues for connection, leadership, and early intervention, while collaborating closely with a committed Board and a passionate team. In recognition of your expertise and contribution, you’ll receive a competitive executive remuneration package tailored to your experience, relocation assistance if required, accommodation allowance and vehicle. We will support you and your family through flexibility and true understanding.

We will commence shortlisting immediately and will close the advert once a candidate has been selected!? 

This is a Broome residential role, and the successful applicant must be willing to relocate and live regionally in Broome, WA.? See how lucky we are to live here by clicking on this link

Garnduwa is an Equal Employment Opportunity provider and understands the importance of diversity and inclusion. We recognise that everyone has the right to an unbiased, safe and productive environment and to be treated with dignity and respect. We welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, disability or sexual orientation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

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To apply, send your application CV and Cover Letter through direct to lana@beyondthecurve.com.au