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 Infrastructure Programs

Our team manage over $3 billion in cultural assets across WA, ensuring some of our state’s most cherished creative institutions remain safe, functional, and inspiring. Through proactive maintenance and planning, we protect these treasured spaces for future generations. We also support the development of community sport and recreation facilities across WA through key funding programs. By investing in sustainable, high-quality infrastructure, we help communities stay active, healthy, and connected.

About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Principal Consultant to provide high-level strategic project and executive support to the Executive Director, Infrastructure Programs.

Reporting directly to the Executive Director, you will lead the coordination and delivery of strategic initiatives and priority projects that support the division's objectives. The role provides expert advice, critical analysis, and quality assurance across a range of complex matters, while ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality executive correspondence, reports, briefings, and other documentation. Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, you will foster collaborative relationships, coordinate divisional priorities, manage complex issues, and represent the Executive Director in meetings, committees, and forums as required.

You will bring:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage complex issues.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including providing strategic advice to senior executives and preparation of executive-level documentation.
• Highly developed stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.

We have one permanent, full time (75hrs p/f) position available.

For further job-related information, please contact Liam Carren, Executive Director Infrastructure Programs on 0408 857 411 (only contact for information about the role).

This is an outstanding opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and make a meaningful contribution to major infrastructure programs and organisational priorities

If you're ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role where your expertise will make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

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 at 246 Vincent St, Leederville.

How to apply for this position

Applicants are encouraged to apply online and must provide:

• A comprehensive CV
• A three A4 page (maximum) outline on your skills and knowledge in relation to the Essential Selection Criteria 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 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.

Surplus employees may be refereed and considered throughout this process.

Closing date: Tuesday, 21 July 2026 at 4.00 pm (AWST)