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 Aboriginal History Western Australia (AHWA)

AHWA is responsible under the State Records Act 2000 for managing access to restricted records created by the Aboriginal Affairs Planning Authority and its predecessor agencies. AHWA provides specialised research services to assist Aboriginal Western Australians seeking their personal and family history information. The unit also undertakes special projects to increase understanding of the shared history of Western Australia and contribute to reconciliation. 

AHWA provides dedicated research services to help Aboriginal Western Australians trace their personal and family histories. AHWA manages access to restricted records created by former State Government departments responsible for Aboriginal Affairs up to the 1970s. These records are essential for responding to individual research requests. These records are also critical in supporting redress schemes supported by the WA Government.

About the role

The Stolen Generations Redress Scheme (the Scheme) was announced by the Premier of Western Australia and is in recognition of the harm and trauma caused by the removal of children from their families, communities, culture and Country.

AHWA is managing the research component of the Scheme. A specialist research team has been established within AHWA to respond to requests from the Scheme, including assessing applications against available records to determine eligibility.

The suitable candidate should demonstrate considerable experience in effectively and sensitively communicating with Aboriginal Australians and/or diverse customer groups.

The Level 5 Senior Research Officer will undertake research in response to requests received from the Scheme. The position will assist in reviewing, monitoring and assessing outgoing responses to ensure these are accurate and comply with policy and legislation. It will provide timely, accurate and reliable advice and assistance to senior management, clients and government agencies on the Aboriginal History Research Services (AHRS) process, access and policy matters.

The Level 4 Research Officer undertakes research and assists in preparing responses to Aboriginal family history inquiries and other research requests received by the Unit. In addition, the officer conducts research to support strategic projects led by Aboriginal History WA (AHWA), as required.

The Level 3 Research and Administration Officer are responsible for receiving and processing incoming Aboriginal History Research Services (AHRS) requests. This includes vetting and conducting preliminary research in accordance with relevant legislation and departmental policies, ensuring that all requests are managed efficiently and appropriately.

We currently have one Level 5, two Level 4 and one Level 3 fixed term, full time (75hrs p/f) positions available with the possibility of subsequent contracts and/or permanency.

This is a multilevel pool and will be used to fill any Level 3, Level 4, and Level 5 positions that may come up in AHWA over the next 24 months.

For further job-related information, please contact Nadia Khalil, A/Director Aboriginal History WA on (08) 9427 3475 (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 Perth Cultural Centre.

How to apply for this position

Applicants are encouraged to apply online and must provide:

• A comprehensive CV
• A cover letter of no more than two (2) pages in length demonstrating how your skills, knowledge and experience relate to the Essential Selection criteria. Please address the Essential Selection criteria requirements of the highest level that you wish to be considered for.
• Contact details of two referees, with a preference of one from a current/most recent line manager.

(As there are multiple levels being advertised, please clearly state which level/s you are applying for in your application).

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.

This pool is for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies. Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments will be made as vacancies arise over the next 24 months from the initial date of appointment from this pool. Applicants found suitable for this recruitment pool may also be considered for 'similar' vacancies within CITS and the wider public sector which arise prior to the pool's closing date.  

Closing date: Thursday 9th October 2025 at 4.00 pm (AWST)