About VenuesWest

VenuesWest enriches the lives of Western Australians by offering opportunities for those pursuing elite sport, a range of options for individuals or families choosing to live healthy, active lifestyles and a variety of entertainment experiences for everyone. Our vision is to be Australia’s leading provider of sport and entertainment venues and precincts.

About the Role

VenuesWest is seeking an accomplished and values-led executive to join our Executive Team as Executive Director Governance. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer and acting as Company Secretary to the VenuesWest Board, this pivotal role provides strategic leadership across governance, communications, risk, assurance, Ministerial liaison, internal audit, corporate policy, integrity, information governance and statutory accountability.

As a member of the Executive Team, you will help shape VenuesWest’s strategic direction, culture, policy settings and organisational performance. You will provide trusted advice to the CEO, Board and Minister; lead high-quality governance and accountability systems; and build strong partnerships across government and with key stakeholders. You will also lead the Governance Directorate and support its people to deliver responsive, practical and continuously improving services across the organisation.

What you will lead:

• Corporate governance, including your responsibilities as Company Secretary.
• Ministerial, Cabinet, Parliamentary and whole-of-government liaison and coordination.
• Enterprise risk, compliance, internal audit, integrity and corporate policy frameworks.
• Strategic communications and stakeholder engagement, including proactive and responsive communications.
• Freedom of Information, Public Interest Disclosure, information governance and emerging governance obligations, including AI governance.
• A capable, collaborative and high-performing Governance Directorate that models the VenuesWest Way.

This is a full time, fixed term role for a period of 5 years with the possibility of extension. As a member of the Executive team, the nature of this position requires flexibility, including the possibility of attendance at meetings and functions outside standard office hours. Flexible working arrangements, including work from home, will be discussed with shortlisted candidates.

Whilst the position will be primarily based at the Perth High Performance Centre in Mount Claremont, mobility will be required between the portfolio of facilities.

What We Offer

Working with VenuesWest comes with a range of benefits – please see our Employee Value Proposition attached for more information.

About the Person

The successful candidate will have substantial experience providing strategic advice and overseeing high-level governance services in a complex commercial organisation.  You build productive relationships across diverse stakeholder groups, communicate with confidence and integrity, and are comfortable navigating sensitive issues and competing priorities.

You drive continuous improvement and uphold the highest standards of accountability. Knowledge of State Government administrative procedures and the sport, recreation or entertainment sectors will be highly regarded.

For any further job-related information please contact Belinda Fox on 0439 499 357 or at Belinda@integritysouthside.com.au.

For information on VenuesWest and its venues please visit our website www.venueswest.wa.gov.au and follow us on LinkedIn.

Application Instructions

To apply for this position, you must provide:

• A copy of your current resume and
• A cover letter with detailed examples to demonstrate the following capabilities in the context of the position responsibilities detailed in the JDF:
  1. High level skills, knowledge and experience leading a governance function with responsibility for corporate governance, risk, assurance, compliance, Board and executive services, Ministerial liaison and strategic communications within a complex organisation.

A full copy of the Job Description attached as a PDF, which includes a complete list of the capabilities required to fulfil this role.

Please submit your application by clicking on the ‘Apply for Job’ button below.

For application assistance please contact People and Culture on (08) 9441 8362.

Employment Screening

To be eligible for employment with VenuesWest you must have the following at the time of commencement:

• Right to Work in Australia for the duration of the employment contract
• National Police Clearance (Note: having a conviction will not necessarily preclude you from employment. For more information on how convictions are considered, please see the attached information sheet)

Please note that the appointee will bear the costs associated with the abovementioned eligibility requirements.

Our Commitment to an Inclusive Workplace

VenuesWest recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an inclusive workplace, where all employees feel welcome, accepted and safe to be their true self, and who are celebrated for their contribution and abilities.

We value the unique perspectives and skills that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people of diverse genders and sexualities, and women in management bring to the workplace and community and want to support equality for these groups of peoples. We aim to achieve this through increasing workforce representation. People from these backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply and identify themselves through the application questions. Sections of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) for measures to achieve equality will apply to this process.

If you have any accessibility requirements, including adjustments to the recruitment process, workplace adjustments, or documentation in alternative formats, please contact our People & Culture team on (08) 9441 8362 or email peopleandculture@venueswest.wa.gov.au.

Future Appointments

Applicants who are found suitable, but not recommended for the vacancy, may be considered for similar vacancies pursuant to the Commission’s Instructions No’s. 2 and 39.