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 State Records Office 

The State Records Office is the Western Australian public records authority with responsibility for managing, preserving and providing access to the state’s records of information. Established under the State Records Act 2000, it is part of Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport and supports the State Records Commission in its statutory role under the Act.  

By supporting the public sector in WA, the office seeks to achieve a secure and discoverable record of government that is valued by the community and used to create a legacy for current and future generations of Western Australians.   

About the role 

This position assists with the development of the State archive digital preservation program, including providing advice and assistance with digital repository management, data transfer, migration and digital preservation and the documentation of records in the Series Registration System. The position also participates in the provision of reference services to clients accessing Government records and supports team and other intra directorate activities. 

We have one fixed term, full time (75hrs p/f) position available until end of June with the possibility of subsequent contracts and/or permanency. 

For further job-related information, please contact Karen Sykes, Program Manager on 0409 902 290 (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 contribution 
• 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 25 Francis Street, Perth, WA 6000. 
 

How to apply for this position 

Applicants are encouraged to apply online and must provide: 

• A comprehensive CV 
• 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. 

This pool is for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies. Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments will be made as vacancies arise over the next 12 months from the initial date of appointment from this pool. Applicants found suitable for this recruitment pool may also be considered for 'similar' vacancies within CITS and the wider public sector which arise prior to the pool's closing date.   

Closing date: Monday 2 February 2026 at 4.00 pm (AWST)