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.
About Tourism WA
Tourism WA is responsible for promoting Western Australia as an incredible holiday and events destination. Our role is to inspire more people to visit WA from Australia and around the world.
We do this by marketing the state to the world through innovative campaigns; developing, attracting and promoting major sporting, arts, cultural and business events; working with government and the tourism industry to improve access, accommodation and tourism experiences for our visitors; and by informing and empowering the WA tourism industry through sharing key insights and global trends, building stakeholder relationships and providing leadership to the sector. For more information visit tourism.wa.gov.au
About the role
As a Senior Workforce Development Manager, you will manage the Tourism Workforce Development strategy, implemented by Tourism WA, and related initiatives that support the Western Australian Visitor Economy Strategy 2033 (WAVES 2033) goal of developing a high performing tourism industry.
This includes designing and delivering programs to attract and upskill workforce for the tourism and hospitality industry, and to promote career pathways to build a sustainable and skilled workforce.
The successful applicant will work collaboratively with stakeholders across government, industry and community to address workforce challenges and strengthen sector capability.
Please review the attached Job Description Form (JDF), for further information. Core leadership behaviours outlined in the Leadership Expectations are also applicable to this role and should be demonstrated in the context of Leading others.
You will also model the department’s values; fostering strong relationships; making a positive difference; acting with integrity; and embracing diversity. Successful candidates will also need to operate within the Public Sector's Code of Ethics.
We have one permanent, full time (75hrs p/f) position available.
For further job-related information, please contact Loretta De Stefani, Director Aboriginal Tourism on (08) 9262 1633 or loretta.destefani@westernaustralia.com (only contact for information about the role).
What’s in it for you?
There are lots of benefits to taking up a role with CITS:
- a competitive, award-based salary with annual increments within award bands
- flexible working hours including flexible start/finish times.
- 12% superannuation contribution
- access to salary packaging arrangements
- 3 additional days of leave per year (public service holidays)
- study leave/assistance
- options to purchase additional leave
- 14 weeks paid parental leave, with additional flexibility for new parents returning to work
- leadership and professional development programs
- annual professional development planning cycles
- employee assistance and wellness programs.
Location
This role is based at 1 William Street, Perth.
How to apply for this position
Applicants are encouraged to apply online and must provide:
- A comprehensive CV that clearly shows your skills, experience, and key achievements.
- A two A4 page (maximum) outline on your skills and knowledge in relation to the Job Requirements that are listed on the attached Job Description Form
- 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.
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.
Closing date: Thursday 31 July 2025 at 4:00 pm (AWST)
