About Waringarri Media
Waringarri Radio 6WR is a successful, locally owned, not-for-profit organisation that has been in operation for over 35 years. Waringarri Radio is East Kimberley’s number one radio station, known for its support of the culture, tradition, and language of the local region. We broadcast to major towns through to outback communities under 24/7 operation and have secured the continuing loyalty of thousands of listeners.
As a part of the Waringarri Media Aboriginal Corporation, we provide quality radio and media products, the key objectives of our station remain as follows:
- To reinforce indigenous cultural identity.
- To promote trust and friendship among Aboriginal people and the wider Australian community.
- To provide training and employment to Aboriginal people.
Key Duties
- Manage effective day-to-day organisation operations in line with strategies, business plans and policies.
- Report directly to the Board of Directors and conduct regular Director meetings (inc. staffing needs, regulated budgets, resourcing, policy and procedure etc).
- Consult with the Board Chair and represent the organisation to external parties, as an official spokesperson – by fostering and maintaining liaison with State and Federal Government departments.
- Promote, publicise, and seek active support for the organisation
- Recruit and supervise staff and volunteers.
- Research funding sources and establish strategies to approach funders or grants (inc. proposals,administering of fundraising records and applications).
- Manage contractual agreements on behalf of the organisation, with contractors and funding agencies, in accordance with policies and budget.
- Coordinate and implement sponsorship and marketing strategies for the station.
- Oversee and edit output across all platforms – radio, website, and social media channels.
- Observe and manage Occupational Health and Safety in the workplace.
The person we seek
To be a successful applicant you must be adaptable in nature and possess strong interpersonal skills, as well as operate effectively in culturally diverse environments, specifically within First Nations communities.
Key requirements include:
- Background in radio or media a must (with on-air / audio production experience a bonus)
- Technical radio operation capability (a bonus)
- Comfortable living in a remote/ tropical location
- Strong administrative and organisational skills
- First Nations people are encouraged to apply.
Application process
To apply for this position, please prepare the following:
- Cover letter: including information about:
- What appeals to you about Waringarri Media.
- Why you are The Person We Need.
- Your relevant work experience.
- Examples of projects you are proud of (please include a statement describing an experience engaging with an Indigenous community).
- Current resume: including details of your past employment and the contact details of three work referees (at least one being a Supervisor or Manager).
If you would like to find out more, or, discuss this roll, please contact our current General Manager – via email and send your contact details to manager@waringarrimedia.org.au using the subject line: General Manager – Kununurra enquiry via EthicalJobs.
This position to be filled by end of May 2026, with contracted start date open to negotiation.