what now!

what now!

Welcome to our Community Recreation Officer page. Thank you for showing interest in lifting up your community through sport and recreation!

Start your CRO Journey

so what is a community recreation officer?

They are a leader

As a Community Recreation Officer (CRO) you are employed to organise and run sports sessions and community events for people in your own community.

“it means everything”

“It means a lot, being someone who is a role model to Noonkanbah kids, and who helps them build their self-confidence. Running sports after school and even carnivals for kids and community. Mainly I like trying to get community involved to be part of it with their kids”

Trichelle - Noonkanbah Community

Details

Hours

You would work about 6 hours per week over two to three afternoons.

Location

Your work location would be your own community!

Training and Development

We will provide you with training and support in sport and recreation planning and activity delivery.

What you need

We are here to help!

If you have challenges or questions about how you can get the identification requirements below then let us know. We are able to support you getting set up and ready to work.

Interest

This role requires an interest in the well-being of your community. Enjoying sport and working as part of a team and independently is an important part of the job.

Phone

You will be required to use your phone to get in touch with us and take photos of the deadly sport activities you are supporting.

Identification Documents

  • Working with Children Check

  • National Police Clearance

  • Tax File Number

  • Bank Account Details.

THE CRO JOURNEY

Our mission is to develop and upskill community members across the Kimberley to be sport and recreation and community development leaders.

Garnduwa is a grassroots Aboriginal owned and run organisation. For those who are ready to join us long-term to invest in their communities and regions there is progression available.

  • Community Recreation officer

  • Development Officer

  • Senior Development Officer

  • Active Communities Coordinator

  • Area Manager