This advert has been extended and will now close at 4pm on Tuesday 30 September 2025.

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 Capability and Performance

The Capability and Performance Division champions a culture of excellence by enhancing systems, fostering innovation, and promoting collaboration. With a strong focus on outcomes, the division is responsible for supporting strategic planning, upholding robust governance, and prioritising operational efficiency consistent with best practice in public sector service delivery. Through collaborative partnerships, teams work together to ensure frontline business areas can deliver fantastic outcomes to the Western Australian community. The division supports cross functional teams across CITS and comprises of the following directorates:

• Corporate Communications
• Corporate Services, including Human Resources, Payroll, Procurement, Digital and Technology Services, Information Management, and Facilities Management
• Strategy and Performance Accountability, encompassing Strategic Policy, Corporate Governance, Risk and Audit, and Performance Reporting
• Legal Services
• State Records Office
• Finance

About the role

We are seeking a highly driven strategic leader with a solid track record of delivering outcomes at an executive level. This role leverages the expertise and capacity of the division to support the timely delivery of government priorities and election commitments alongside frontline service delivery areas.

As a key member of the CITS Corporate Executive leadership team, you will work in collaboration with cross functional leaders to champion continuous improvement, strategic initiatives, provide operational oversight, and manage a multi-functional team to support the agency’s ongoing growth and transformation.  

We are looking for leader with:

• Proven leadership skills in developing and implementing portfolio strategy, transformation and reform, to enhance services and outcomes, aligned with Government's strategic objectives and priorities.
• Extensive understanding and knowledge of strategies, policies and systems to deliver contemporary solutions and exceptional customer services.
• Excellent management and communication skills with experience in engaging multi-disciplinary teams to deliver constructive outcomes.
• The ability to effectively influence, manage and negotiate effectively with key stakeholders, to resolve complex issues and achieve shared outcomes

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, Price Consulting on 0408 164 695 or sarah@priceconsulting.com.au (only contact for information about the role).

What’s in it for you?

The opportunity for career and leadership development in a collaborative environment that values diversity and recognises and respects contributions from all. In addition to flexible working options, generous leave entitlements and access to a broad range of wellbeing benefits. 

For further information on these benefits visit our Careers page. 

Location

This role is based in the Perth, Metropolitan Area

How to apply for this position

Applicants are encouraged to apply online and must provide:

• A comprehensive CV, which details your experience relevant to this opportunity.

• A two (2) page cover letter outlining how your skills, experience and career achievements meet the essential work-related requirements and leadership expectations of the position.

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.

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: Tuesday, 30 September 2025 at 4.00 pm (AWST)