The Organisation

As the only Government owned and operated lottery in Australia, Lotterywest is unique. We have supported the community for over 90 years with the purpose of operating a responsible and sustainable lottery that leaves an enduring positive impact for WA.

Lotterywest is also the employing agency for Healthway, the only State Government department dedicated to health promotion. For over 30 years, Healthway has funded projects and research to inspire Western Australians to live healthier lives.

Job Profile

1x Senior Executive Service (SES) three-year Fixed term Full-Time opportunity (with the possibility of extension)

Lotterywest is seeking a leader with a demonstrated track record developing and implementing enterprise-wide strategy, influencing complex stakeholder environments and delivering transformational outcomes that create lasting organisational and community impact.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer and as key member of the Executive Leadership Team, the General Manager Strategy & Impact plays a critical role in shaping Lotterywest's future direction and maximising its long-term impact for Western Australians.

The role provides strategic leadership across enterprise strategy, organisational performance, data and insights, evaluation, corporate affairs, reputation, partnerships and stakeholder engagement. Working closely with the Board, Executive Leadership Team and external stakeholders, you will drive a coordinated and evidence-based approach to strategic planning, performance measurement, innovation and organisational transformation.

As General Manager Strategy & Impact, you will:

• Lead the development, implementation and monitoring of Lotterywest's strategic direction and enterprise priorities.
• Drive a high-performance culture through integrated planning, performance reporting, evaluation and continuous improvement.
• Provide strategic advice on emerging trends, opportunities, risks and changes in the operating environment that may impact organisational performance and sustainability.
• Champion the use of data, analytics and insights to inform decision-making and improve organisational outcomes.
• Lead Lotterywest's corporate affairs, brand, communications and reputation functions to strengthen public trust and stakeholder confidence.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships across government, industry, community and philanthropic sectors.
• Support enterprise-wide transformation initiatives that enhance organisational capability, effectiveness and impact.
• Foster a values-led culture that promotes innovation, collaboration, inclusion and accountability.

This role offers a unique opportunity to influence outcomes at a state-wide level and contribute to the delivery of meaningful social and community impact for Western Australians.

What we Offer

Being part of Australia’s only government-owned lottery comes with significant responsibility and a unique sense of purpose.

At Lotterywest, commercial success directly supports better outcomes for the Western Australian community. You will join an organisation where strong leadership, public trust and positive impact are inseparable.

Our employee benefits include:

• Purpose-led work with enterprise-wide influence
• A flexible working environment
• Four weeks annual leave, with the ability to purchase additional leave
• Additional public service holidays
• Professional and executive development opportunities
• An active employee wellbeing program
• Quarterly volunteering leave
• Access to Fitness Passport membership
• A central Subiaco location with excellent public transport access and end-of-trip facilities

Sounds like you?

We’d love to see your application, please click on the apply button and follow the prompts. You’ll need to submit a PDF version of:

1. A current resume/CV and,
2. A cover letter addressing the below essential selection criteria:

1. Senior executive leadership of enterprise strategy, transformation and performance delivery in complex public, commercial or government contexts.
2. Significant leadership experience in translating deep business and market insights into enterprise direction and strategic opportunities.

We will get in touch if you are shortlisted for this opportunity. If you would like to learn more, please reach out to Jennifer Grove on 0438 066 013 or at jenniferg@gerard-daniels.com

Applying for a State Government role can look a bit different, so we do encourage you to read the attached Job Application pack to ensure your application sets you up to succeed.

If you have any support or access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this selection process, please contact: recruitment@lotterywest.wa.gov.au 

Other Important Information 

Suitable applicants may be considered for future similar employment opportunities during the next twelve (12) months at Lotterywest.

The recommended applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment screening process prior to appointment. This includes provision of a current National Police Certificate that is less than six months old, declaration of any previous discipline or misconduct findings or allegations, and the verification of claims made throughout the recruitment process. 

To work with us, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment. 

Substantive Statement

Lotterywest and Healthway are committed to building a hopeful, healthy, connected and sustainable community life for all Western Australians. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and strive to create environments where everyone feels respected, welcomed, supported and empowered to thrive.

We believe that a diverse workforce brings unique strengths, perspectives and experiences that are essential to our success. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and community culture that encourages employees to be themselves.

We seek and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ communities, people with disability, and individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Protecting your Privacy 

Lotterywest will only contact you from the official @lotterywest.wa.gov.au domain. If you receive any emails from any other domain asking for your personal information, you should not respond to them. If you receive what appears to be Lotterywest communications not from the official domain, please send an email with the details to HumanResourceServices@lotterywest.wa.gov.au  

Late Applications

Unfortunately, we can’t accept late applications so please allow yourself enough time to complete your application before the due date and time.