Advert closing date has been extended to Tuesday, 4 November 2025 at 4:00pm (AWST)

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 Strategy and Performance Accountability 

Strategy and Performance Accountability works collaboratively with all business areas to deliver whole-of-agency key objectives enabling a unified approach. This includes leading the agency in meeting and upholding corporate, legislative and social obligations, and supporting business areas to do the same through capacity building and guidance.

In addition to internal partners, we work closely with partners in the cultural statutory authorities and across government to deliver shared outcomes and benefits for our stakeholders and the community. 

Strategy and Performance Accountability consists of the following functions:     

• corporate governance, risk and audit   
• strategic policy development and coordination   
• strategy and transformation
• project management and performance analysis and reporting
• Child Safeguarding Implementation Unit.     

About the role

Permanent | Full Time | 75 hours per fortnight | Commencing January 2026

Are you ready to shape the future of risk and resilience in a newly reformed agency? This is a unique opportunity to lead the development of a high-quality risk and business continuity function from the ground up; one that supports strategic outcomes and strengthens organisational capability across a diverse and evolving portfolio.

If you’re someone who understands what good looks like in risk and business continuity and is ready to apply your expertise to build a function that adds real value; this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

As the Manager Risk and Business Continuity, you’ll be responsible for designing and implementing the CITS Risk Management Framework and overseeing the business continuity program. You will work closely with directorates and senior stakeholders to embed best practice approaches, support risk identification and mitigation, and ensure continuity planning is fit for purpose in a dynamic operating environment.

This role offers the chance to contribute meaningfully to an organisation undergoing transformation, with new leadership, emerging exposures, and a strong appetite for improvement, making it a highly rewarding opportunity for the right candidate.

In this role, you will:

• Design, implement, and maintain the CITS Risk Management Framework in line with ISO 31000 and Treasurer’s Instructions.
• Lead the coordination and continuous improvement of the business continuity program, aligned with ISO 22301.
• Partner with directorates to support risk identification, assessment, and mitigation strategies.
• Provide expert advice and guidance on risk and continuity matters to senior stakeholders.
• Build risk maturity and resilience across the organisation through training, communication, and culture-building initiatives.

For further job-related information, please contact Rafal Kolodynski on 08 949 298 61 (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 
• 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 St Leederville.

How to apply for this position

Applicants are encouraged to apply online and must provide:

• A comprehensive CV
• A two A4 page (maximum) outline on your skills and knowledge in relation to the Essential Selection Criteria (1,2,3 and 5) 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 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: Tuesday, 4 November 2025 at 4.00 pm (AWST)