2.0 JOINING KARRATHA ADVENTURE SPORTS
2.1 Induction
When you start, you’ll go through an induction to get familiar with our policies, procedures, and safety requirements. This helps set you up for success from day one.
2.2 Management Team
If you need help or have a concern, you can reach out to:
- Natasha Ambroziak – CEO – Overall responsibility for the business, rostering, management disputes.
- Chelsea Thomas – Store Manager (Fishing Department) – Day-to-day store management, other department manager issues, fishing specialist.
- Lisa MacDonald – Assistant Manager (Camping & Tills) – Oversees camping, tills, and daily operations support.
- Wai Ripa – Dive and Sports Store Manager – Oversees dive and sports areas.
- Jessa Dicks- Front of Store Supervisor- customer relations, till area, marine
2.3 Probationary Period
The standard probationary period is 3 months, unless otherwise stated in your contract. For staff living in company-provided housing, the probationary period is 6 months. Casual employees are not subject to probation.
During probation, we’ll check in on your performance and suitability for the role. If needed, probation may be extended, support provided, or in some cases, employment ended.
2.4 Training
You’ll get the training you need to do your role well. As the business grows, you may be asked to learn new skills — we’ll support you with training where required.
Our “How to…” book is available at the till and fishing departments. These cover a step by step on all policies refunds, laybys, spooling, adding legends members ect.
2.5 Job Description
You may receive a job description as a guide. Roles can evolve, so your duties may change in line with business needs and your skills.
2.6 Performance
We don’t run formal performance reviews. Instead, management will check in with you regularly to see how you’re going — whether you’re happy in your role, feeling challenged, or if there’s anything you’d like to change.
These conversations are a chance to:
- Share what’s working well for you
- Flag if you’re feeling bored, stuck, or overwhelmed
- Talk about training or opportunities to grow
You’re also welcome to request a meeting anytime. This can be done by email, phone, text, or in person — whatever’s easiest for you.
Our goal is to keep communication open and make sure you feel supported at work. Start with your department manager and then escalate from there.
2.7 Availability
- Casual staff: Provide your availability in the TANDA app. Changes to your availability may impact how many shifts you’re offered.
- Permanent staff: Changes to availability can only happen by agreement with the CEO.
2.8 Flexibility
At times, you may be asked to cover other duties (for example, during holidays or peak periods). This helps keep the store running smoothly.
2.9 Travel (Mobility)
From time to time, you may need to work at another KAS site or client site within reasonable travel distance.
2.10 Convictions and Offences
You must inform management straight away if you are charged with, or convicted of, any offence during your employment.