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Warmun Community is the hub of cultural, social and economic life for the Gija people.
Warmun is 200 km east of Kununurra on the all weather Great Northern Highway in the east
Kimberley of WA. It has a population of approximately 450, and facilities include a modern Clinic,
Catholic school, Police Station, world renown Arts Centre, community store and sports facilities. A
community owned roadhouse is adjacent on the highway.
For more information see: facebook.com/gijacountry and en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warmun_Community, Western Australia
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Salary and conditions
Initial 12-month contract will be offered. A 6 month probationary period applies. Subject to satisfactory performance, a contract extension will be offered.
Salary of $120,000 - $130,000 plus superannuation, plus:
- 6 weeks annual leave
- Accommodation: modern, fully maintained four bedroom airconditioned house with subsidised rent.
- Vehicle: fully maintained 4WD for business and private use except during annual leave.
- One return airfare per year for the CEO and his/her immediate family living with him/her in the
community to home in Australia. To be taken with annual leave and available after 12 months
employment. - Relocation expenses up to $10,000 on presentation of receipts for incumbent and immediate family.
- Repatriation expenses up to $10,000 on presentation of receipts aer 12 months employment.
Job description/overview
An ideal candidate for the CEO position at Warmun will value collaboration and accountability and
have well developed skills in community development and organisational leadership. Warmun is
seeking an energetic experienced individual committed to effective service delivery in an Aboriginal
community context. The CEO will work closely with the Council Board to build and maintain a
resilient and culturally strong future for Warmun community.
The CEO is accountable to the Warmun Community Council which comprises elected Gija
representatives. Responsibility for the management of the organisation includes ensuring the
quality, delivery and sustainability of locally run programs comprising municipal services, early
learning, youth engagement, aged care, and social and emotional wellbeing programs.
The CEO will develop and support local Aboriginal leadership and governance capacity, making sure
decision-making is in line with the interests of all Warmun community members. The responsibilities
require skills and experience in economic and community development, governance and advocacy,
strategic and operational planning, policy development, finance and asset management, human
resources and project management. Experience in grant application preparation will be well
regarded.
The CEO will need to demonstrate unquestionable integrity and willingness to be hands-on in day-today
operations. The role includes encouraging organisational excellence, building positive and
enduring relationships with a range of stakeholders and partners and to motivate people to work
towards Warmun’s vision and goals.
An Office Manager position is also vacant. Couples are encouraged to apply to both positions. A job
description for the Office Manager position is available on request.
Contact person and how to apply
Please forward your application to:
Officemanager@warmun.org.au
Inquires may be directed to Graeme Eley on 0427 867 245 or email burleyconsulting@outlook.com.
Selection criteria:
- Strong governance & advocacy skills
- Financial management experience
- Program management
- Community and economic development
- Human resource management experience
- Ethical behaviour.
Applications should include;
- your Curriculum Vitae
- claims against Selection Criteria
- three professional referees and their contact details.
Applicants must have:
- unrestricted rights to work in Australia
- up-to-date Covid vaccinations
- current Drivers Licence
- Police clearance and eligibility for Working with Children’s Card.
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