The Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport (CITS) acknowledges 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. 

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 our short term opportunities 

CITS occasionally has short term opportunities available across a range of positions, which need to be filled at short notice.

Depending on our business needs, we may need full time or part time staff for a period of up to 6 months.

Positions may be available in a range of occupational areas and the register is actively monitored for positions in these areas:

• administration and executive support - Executive Assistants, Executive Managers, Principal Consultants
• Ministerial liaison and coordination
• policy development and coordination
• project management
• information and communication technology
• finance.

What’s in it for you? 

The opportunity for career 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 visit our Careers page.

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 young people to apply. 

People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.

CITS is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. 

Location 

The opportunities could be based at both Perth metropolitan and regional locations.

How to register

Visit our Temporary Employment Register for more information and to register your interest.

After lodging your application, you may be contacted to attend an interview if a suitable vacancy becomes available. Your details will stay on our temporary register for 3 months, after which time, you will need to reapply.

Should you be contacted about a vacancy, you may be asked to provide the details of 2 referees who can comment on your skills, abilities, depth of experience or work performance.

For further information about the register or if you require assistance in lodging your application, please contact the Recruitment and Establishment team on 08 6552 7540 or email recruitmentandestablishment@cits.wa.gov.au

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.            

Please note placement on the temporary employment register does not guarantee an offer of employment.

If offered an opportunity, you will be required to complete the below prior to commencement: 

• A current (within 6 months) National Police Clearance Certificate. 
• Pre employment Conflict of Interest form.

Further information 

If you have any access needs that may require adjustments or alternative methods of communication, please contact Recruitment and Establishment on 08 6552 7540.

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