Club Development Officer

Role overview

The Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley is seeking a community-driven Club Development Officer to support clubs and community organisations from Kununurra, Western Australia. This role focuses on improving the strength, governance and sustainability of sporting clubs and local organisations across the Shire, while helping deliver sport, recreation and community initiatives that bring people together.

About the organisation and region

The Shire places a strong emphasis on safety, teamwork, accountability, communication and respect, and actively works to create an inclusive workplace. Applications are welcomed from people of all abilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from diverse cultures and backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ communities and applicants of all age groups.

East Kimberley is a remote and visually striking region in north-east Western Australia, known for its wilderness, tourism, outdoor experiences, fishing, caravan parks, accommodation, food and welcoming communities. The area offers a distinctive lifestyle with a wide mix of cultures and opportunities.

What the role involves

• Creating and rolling out governance tools, support resources and frameworks for sporting clubs and community groups.
• Advising clubs on incorporation, constitutions, governance, risk, insurance and strategic planning.
• Running workshops for volunteers and committee members on leadership, governance and capability building.
• Developing strong working relationships with clubs, associations, government agencies and funding organisations.
• Helping identify grants and supporting clubs with funding submissions and acquittal requirements.
• Encouraging collaboration between organisations to improve shared resources, volunteer growth and community connections.
• Supporting planning work for community, sport and recreation facilities, including master planning, needs assessments and feasibility studies.
• Preparing reports, maintaining databases and tracking performance measures for community development work.
• Contributing to community development projects linked to the Shire’s strategic and corporate plans.
• Working across teams to achieve positive outcomes for the local community.

Role requirements

To be successful, you should have relevant qualifications in Community Development, Sport and Recreation, Governance or a closely related area, or equivalent industry experience. A current unrestricted WA driver’s licence, Working with Children Check and National Police Clearance are essential.

You will also need experience working with community organisations or sporting clubs, a solid understanding of governance and incorporated associations, strong communication and stakeholder engagement ability, good project management skills, advanced report writing capability and the confidence to build effective relationships across diverse groups. Experience in regional or remote communities and familiarity with local government will be viewed favourably.

Salary and benefits

The salary range is listed at $90,000 to $109,999 per year, depending on classification and experience. The Shire also offers a benefits package that may include:

• 6 weeks of annual leave.
• 12% employer superannuation, with the Shire matching up to an additional 5% through co-contributions when the employee contributes the same amount.
• Salary packaging options for motor vehicles, rent or mortgage interest costs.
• 11 public holidays plus 2 extra Local Government Days each year.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Corporate uniforms supplied by the Shire.
• Access to professional development opportunities.
• Health and wellbeing support, including free membership to Kununurra Leisure Centre and Wyndham Pool, free health checks, mental health programs and Employee Assistance Provider services.

Where relevant, benefits are applied on a pro-rata basis for casual, part-time and maximum-term roles.

Other information

Applications close at 08:00 AM AWST on 27/07/2026.

This opportunity is open to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Australia. Acceptable evidence includes an Australian or New Zealand passport, birth certificate, or a foreign passport with a relevant visa. A National Police Clearance must be provided before the interview stage.

An attachment titled “3203 - Position Description - Club Development Officer - June 2026.pdf” is referenced in the source.