POSITION: Station Manager, Fitzroy Crossing WA

POSITION: Station Manager, Fitzroy Crossing WA

THE OPPORTUNITY
Wangki Yupurnanupurru Radio - an Aboriginal Community Radio Station based in Fitzroy Crossing in the central Kimberley region of Western Australia – is looking for a dynamic, engaging radio station manager to take Wangki Radio into the future. This is a Fixed Term, full time role until 30 June 2024. The role is dependent on funding, however, it is highly likely funding will continue the following financial year.

ABOUT US
Wangki Radio was established in the late 1980s, when Elders and community, seeing the fast growth of media technology, decided to create a local radio station to service the needs of local people. They needed a way to pass on culture, maintain language, share stories, news and music. Wangki Radio commenced as a segment on ABC Kimberley. Now, 30 years later, we broadcast to over 40 communities in the Fitzroy Valley and have an active social media following.

THE PERSON WE SEEK
To be successful in this position you must be a versatile, all-rounder, with excellent interpersonal skills, be able to operate effectively in a culturally diverse environment, specifically within First Nations community contexts, possess strong administrative skills, have a background in radio with on-air and audio production experience, have some technical ability in radio operations and be comfortable living in a remote, tropical location.

WHAT WE OFFER
A salary of $80,000 per annum pro rata is offered depending on your qualifications and experience. Five weeks Annual Leave (pro rata) and generous Salary Packaging benefits are also offered. As Wangki Yupurnanupurru is a Public Benevolent Institution and a remote area employer, we are able to offer a range of optional benefits to employees based on individual circumstances. These optional benefits include, but are not limited to; 17.5% Annual Leave Loading and a comprehensive range of salary sacrificing benefits.

APPLICATION DEADLINE
For further information about this position, please call Catherine on 0407 744 997. Applications for this position are open until the position is filled. Send applications by email to [email protected].

HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this position, please include the following:
1. A cover letter with information about yourself, your experience, and any links, files or examples of projects you are proud of (please include a statement describing a significant experience engaging with individuals in an Indigenous community).
2. A response to the Selection Criteria:
3. A current resume with the details of your past employment and contact details of 3 work referees (at least one being a Supervisor/Manager).