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 Capability and Performance

The Capability and Performance portfolio includes: 

• Corporate Communications
• Corporate Services
• Strategy and Performance Accountability
• Legal Services
• State Records Office
• Finance

About the role

Do you have a passion for leading and managing teams to deliver exceptional financial management and budget processing?

CITS is seeking applications from dedicated and experienced leaders to fill a number of upcoming Director roles in our Finance Directorate.

We currently have one permanent, Director Management Accounting role available on a full-time basis (75hrs p/f) with this pool also anticipated to fill roles within External Budgeting and Finance Business Partnering in the future.

Responsibilities of the roles include: 

Strategic Management and Leadership

• Provides strategic direction, leads and manages their team ensuring outputs and strategic priorities are delivered to agreed standards, timeframes and budget. 
• Contributes to relevant strategic projects and planning processes for the Finance Branch and Corporate Services and more broadly as required. 
• Translates Department and whole of Government strategy and objectives into budgeting and reporting processes that are effective across a range of stakeholder business requirements. 

Budget Management 

• Leads the development and management of the Department’s budget including ensuring timely coordination and review of Budget Submissions and the preparation of Budget Papers, Royalties for Regions Submissions and Budget Estimate inputs. 
• Coordinates the Budget Estimates Files and provides oversight to the overall product. 
• Manages the Mid-Year Review, Supplementary Funding and Carry-Over processes for the Department and Statutory Authorities. 
• Leads and promotes a business partner model in the delivery of specialist analysis and financial management advice to business operations. Advises business units on Department/Governmental financial initiatives and the development of financial strategies to optimise the use of financial resources and ensure effective performance. 

Communication and Relationship Management 

• Works collaboratively with peers across the Finance Branch to deliver integrated and aligned financial services and outputs to meet the requirements of internal and external stakeholders. 
• Collaborates with the CITS Executive team and leads stakeholder relationship management with business units to understand business imperatives and to meet service delivery requirements. 
• Manages the Department’s relationship and communications with the Department of Treasury and liaises with the Minister’s office in relation to funding requests. 

Successful applicants for these roles will possess the below role related skills:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in accounting or related discipline
• Substantial experience in budgeting and management accounting in large complex organisations, including business case preparation, knowledge of Treasury processes, and the ability to contribute to the development and implementation of a robust financial management framework
• Substantial experience and skills in the use of contemporary financial management and reporting systems with strong skills in data analysis, and a high level of conceptual and analytical ability to solve problems of a complex nature
• Demonstrated high level of stakeholder engagement skills including the ability to build relationships with senior managers and ability to influence strategic and tactical decisions
• Experience in developing organisational capability in the practical application of accounting policies and financial reporting standards and practices in line with relevant legislative and regulatory frameworks
• Proven ability to respond under time pressures whilst maintaining quality and consistent outcomes
• Significant experience and well-developed skills in leading and managing teams.

If you are a strategic thinker with a strong background in budgeting, business partnering and financial management, and you thrive in a dynamic and collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

For further job-related information, please contact Deputy Director General, Ludisha Kalasopatan on 08 9492 9636 (only contact for information about the role).

Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made as vacancies (permanent and fixed term, full-time) arise over the next twelve months from the initial date of appointment.

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 246 Vincent Street, Leederville.

How to apply for this position

Applicants are encouraged to apply online and must provide:

• A comprehensive CV that demonstrates your skills and knowledge in relation to the role related skills listed above and 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 criteria related to specific roles 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.

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.

Closing date: Friday 1 August 2025 at 4.00 pm (AWST)