The Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport (CITS) acknowledges the Aboriginal people throughout Western Australia as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands, waters, and communities in which we operate. We pay our respects to all Aboriginal people and their cultures, and to Elders past and present.

About the department

CITS is a diverse agency that supports all Western Australians by giving them opportunities to reach their potential and live their very best lives. Staff in our department work across the portfolios of creative industries; sport and recreation; tourism and multicultural interests.  We’re also responsible for supporting major events and infrastructure projects throughout WA:

• We support a sustainable arts and cultural sector that facilitates social and economic wellbeing by building capacity of the sector, the provision of funding and grants, progressing infrastructure projects, providing research, policy, information and support.
• We help maintain a strong and diverse sport and recreation sector by removing barriers to participation, providing funding and support for the sector through grants, infrastructure and major capital projects.
• We promote and support multiculturalism, through the Office of Multicultural Interests, which strengthens communities to ensure WA is a vibrant and effective multicultural society.
• We champion WA’s tourism industry and promote Western Australia as an incredible destination.
• We support the people of WA, including First Nations peoples, to connect to their culture and history through Aboriginal History Western Australia, and the State Records Office.

Why work with us?

Our diverse organisation is supported by talented people from all walks of life and many different backgrounds who are supported to genuinely contribute to inclusivity in the workplace.

If you want to work in an inspirational organisation where you have a voice and can contribute to the things that matter to you, then join our awesome team!

We are proudly an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace equity. We support diversity and inclusion in the public sector because it makes us stronger as an organisation, and better able to meet our community’s needs.  We strongly encourage people with disability, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women and youth to apply.

CITS is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.

For further information on CITS, visit our website. You can also keep up to date on CITS achievements and activities by following us on LinkedIn.

About Office of Multicultural Interests

The Office of Multicultural Interests works to achieve the full potential of multiculturalism in Western Australia. This requires strategies that encompass the whole community, including business and industry groups, government and non-government agencies, culturally diverse communities and the wider community. It works with these communities to support and promote equity and accessibility.

About the role

Are you a strategic leader committed to shaping an inclusive and cohesive society?

We are seeking an exceptional executive leader to head the Office of Multicultural Interests (OMI) and drive the Government’s vision for a more inclusive, equitable and connected Western Australia.

In this pivotal role, you will provide strategic leadership across multicultural policy, programs and partnerships, ensuring cultural diversity is recognised and leveraged as a key driver of social, economic and civic prosperity. You will play a critical system stewardship role, influence whole-of-government priorities and strengthen outcomes for culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

As a member of the Department’s Extended Leadership Team, you will provide high-level advice to the Executive Leadership team (ELT) and other senior leaders on multicultural affairs, policy direction and emerging issues. You will represent the Department at the highest levels, building strong partnerships across government, community and industry!

You’ll bring:

• Executive leadership experience in complex policy, strategy or service delivery environments.
• A demonstrated ability to influence government, industry and community stakeholders to achieve shared outcomes.
• Strategic thinking, sound judgement and the ability to lead organisational performance and reform.

A genuine commitment to fostering inclusive communities and delivering positive outcomes for culturally diverse Western Australians.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of multicultural policy and practice in Western Australia, delivering meaningful outcomes that strengthen communities and support a thriving, diverse society! We have available one full time, fixed term Senior Executive Service (SES) appointment for up to five years.

For further job-related information, please contact Sarah Whitelaw, Recruitment Consultant on 0408 164 695 or via sarah.whitelaw@qlmc.com.au (only contact for information about the role).

Why this role?

This is an opportunity to work across government, industry and community to influence policy, shape reform and build partnerships that improve outcomes for culturally diverse Western Australians.

Join an organisation committed to developing exceptional leaders and fostering an inclusive, high-performing culture. Alongside flexible working arrangements, generous leave entitlements and a broad range of wellbeing initiatives, you'll have the opportunity to shape outcomes that make a lasting difference for Western Australia.

For further information on these benefits visit our Careers page.

Location

This role is based at 140 William Street, Perth.

How to apply for this position

Applicants are encouraged to apply online and must provide:

• A comprehensive CV
• A cover letter (maximum two pages) outlining your leadership experience, career achievements and how you meet the essential criteria and leadership expectations.
• Contact details of two referees, with a preference of one from a current/most recent line manager

For further details on how to apply please read ‘Information for Applicants’.

Please note that all of the Essential Selection Criteria may be assessed at some stage during the selection process.

To submit your application, please click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button.

Pre-employment conditions

To be eligible for appointment, applicants must be an Australian citizen, have permanent resident status in Australia or have a visa that allows you to live and work in Australia for the period of your employment contract.
Successful applicants will be required to complete the below prior to commencement:

• A current (within 6 months) National Police Clearance Certificate will be required prior to commencement of employment.
• Pre employment Conflict of Interest form. Please see attached Conflict of Interest guide for further information.
• Given this is a position of trust, we will ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.

Further information

If you have any access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, or alternative methods of communication, please contact Recruitment and Establishment on 08 6552 7540 or recruitmentandestablishment@cits.wa.gov.au  

If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64.

We can also be contacted via the National Relay Service on the following numbers:

TTY/voice calls: 133 677

Speak & Listen: 1300 555 727

SMS relay: 0423 677 767

To avoid last minute congestion of the system which may result in your application being received after the closing time and therefore not be eligible, please endeavour to submit your application well before the closing time as late applications will not be accepted.

While this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, applicants found suitable for this position may be considered for ‘similar’ vacancies within CITS and/or the wider public sector which arise within 12 months of the recruitment process being endorsed. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Future vacancies may be considered to fill fixed term, permanent, part-time or full-time roles.

An executive search may be undertaken as part of the recruitment to this role to ensure a competitive field and this may extend past the closing date.

Surplus employees may be refereed and considered throughout this process. 

Closing date: Friday, 31 July 2026 at 4.00 pm (AWST)