5 years, Fixed Term - Full Time
Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents only
Substantive Equality Statement
Lotterywest and Healthway strive to create a better and healthier Western Australia, where diversity is encouraged, and everyone is respected, welcomed, supported, and treated equally. We value the strength of a diverse workforce and view inclusivity as essential to our success. We are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive workplace and community that encourages employees to be themselves. We seek and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds and cultures including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+ and people with disability.
The Organisation
Lotterywest is the only State Government owned and operated lottery in Australia, where all the available profit is returned to the Western Australian Community through community and statutory grants. Lotterywest has supported the Western Australian community for over 90 years. Its vision for ‘a hopeful, healthy, connected and sustainable community life for all Western Australians’.
Lotterywest is the employing agency for Healthway and for over 30 years Healthway has been providing grant funding to sport, arts and racing organisations, community activities, and to health promotion projects and research. Healthway’s vision is for a ‘healthy and more active Western Australia' and is the only State Government agency dedicated to health promotion.
What we Offer
By joining the team at Lotterywest, you’ll experience the satisfaction that comes with being part of an organisation that is helping make a positive impact in the community and turns dreams into reality.
You will have access to several employee benefits including:
- A flexible work environment with the ability to purchase leave and negotiate flexible working hours.
- A commitment to employee learning and development in relation to your role and responsibilities
- A friendly working environment with a variety of wellness and social activities on offer.
- Lotterywest’s Head Office is located in the heart of Subiaco, with excellent access to public transport, a range of public parking options and end-of-trip facilities for staff choosing to cycle, run or walk to work.
Job Profile
Reporting to the newly appointed CEO, the successful candidate will lead and empower the high performing Lotteries Business Unit to deliver outcomes across:
- Strategic transformation
- Lottery operations
- Development of products & channels
- Marketing & sales
- Business analysis & insights
- Customer & retailer support
- Development of gaming systems & assets
This role a member of the Corporate Executive team and has shared responsibility for the strategic direction and leadership of Lotterywest. Specifically, the Lotteries business unit manages local and national lotto games, channels, and services for customers. Your team will include 9 direct reports and a total complement of 100.
This is a critical appointment for Lotterywest, and this individual will require strong leadership, strategic thinking capability and retail experience. Additionally, you will support a highly visible transformation program built around a new Gaming System, integrated Channel Strategy and a Better Business Program for a retail network.
You will be great in this role if you:
- Bring demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a diverse team.
- Are a strong leader who puts team and customer at the centre of strategy and brings a deep understanding of complex consumer environments.
- Are experienced in shaping the future of retail and e-commerce.
- Possess a strategic mindset that embraces Lotterywest's one-team philosophy.
- Can drive cultural change with a collaborative approach.
- Are proficient in using data for business intelligence outcomes.
- In-depth knowledge of channel strategy development.
- An understanding of pricing models and advocacy.
- Bring experience in leading product development and portfolio management.
- Can drive commercial transformation and innovation in alignment with strategy.
Mandatory/Special Role Requirements
Police Clearance
Want to know more?
Initial enquiries and requests for a copy of the position description and applicant information should be made to Lester Blades Executive Search & Board Advisory via email prospectus@lesterblades.com.au. Telephone enquiries to Tina Jackson on 08 9221 0744 are welcome.
Applications should be lodged in MS Word format to applications@lesterblades.com.au quoting reference LB303086 by 4.00PM WST Wednesday 3rd July 2024.
Candidates’ rights under the Privacy Act will be observed at all times.
