About VenuesWest
VenuesWest enriches the lives of Western Australians by offering opportunities for those pursuing elite sport, a range of options for individuals or families choosing to live healthy, active lifestyles and a variety of entertainment experiences for everyone. Our vision is to be Australia’s leading provider of sport and entertainment venues and precincts.
Our Commitment to an Inclusive Workplace
VenuesWest recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an inclusive workplace, where all employees feel welcome, accepted and safe to be their true self, and who are celebrated for their contribution and abilities.
We value the unique perspectives and skills that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people of diverse genders and sexualities, and women in management bring to the workplace and community and want to support equality for these groups of peoples. We aim to achieve this through increasing workforce representation. People from these backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply and identify themselves through the application questions. Sections of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) for measures to achieve equality will apply to this process.
If you have any accessibility requirements, including adjustments to the recruitment process, workplace adjustments, or documentation in alternative formats, please contact our People & Culture team on (08) 9441 8362 or email peopleandculture@venueswest.wa.gov.au.
About the Role
The Chief Safety Officer will champion VenuesWest’s signature behaviour – We Deliver Safely – by leading the strategic direction for safety and business continuity across our portfolio of venues, enabling safe, seamless and world‑class events. In this senior leadership role, you will shape safety culture, strengthen governance and provide trusted subject matter expertise to executive leaders and key stakeholders. You will support the Board Safety, Risk & ICT Committee through clear, high‑quality reporting and briefings, and will lead a risk‑based audit and assurance program that verifies compliance and drives continuous improvement across venues and major event operations.
We currently have one (1) permanent, full-time position available for immediate filling.
Whilst the position will be based at Perth High Performance Centre in Mount Claremont, mobility may be required between the portfolio of facilities.
Due to the nature of the work undertaken, this position may be exposed to traumatic events in the workplace. VenuesWest is committed to proactively ensuring the psychosocial safety and health of our workers through risk control and provision of services to support workers exposed to and impacted by traumatic events.
What We Offer
Working with VenuesWest comes with a range of benefits – please see our Employee Value Proposition attached for more information.
About the Person
The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience leading a safety management function within a dynamic, complex organisation, with demonstrated capability across events and safety, contractor safety and general workplace health and safety.
You will have a proven track record of building, influencing and championing a strong safety culture, supported by the leadership skills required to empower and develop teams and embed safe practices across diverse operational environments.
If you are motivated by working in an exciting, fast‑paced environment and are passionate about contributing to safe, exceptional experiences for the millions of patrons who use our venues every year, then this is the role for you.
For any further job-related information please contact Di Misic, Director Business Support Services, on 9441 8228.
For information on VenuesWest and its venues please visit our website www.venueswest.wa.gov.au and follow us on LinkedIn.
Application Instructions
To apply for this position, you must provide:
- A copy of your current resume and
- A cover letter with detailed examples demonstrating your knowledge and experience in leading and influencing the strategic direction of the Work, Health & Safety function in an organisation, including examples of how you have delivered genuine safety improvements and navigated government WHS processes.
A full copy of the Job Description attached as a PDF, which includes a complete list of the capabilities required to fulfil this role.
Please submit your application by clicking on the ‘Apply for Job’ button below.
To view a full copy of the Job Description and to apply, please head to www.venueswest.wa.gov.au/careers/job-opportunities
For application assistance please contact People and Culture on (08) 9441 8362.
Employment Screening
To be eligible for employment with VenuesWest you must have the following at the time of commencement:
- Right to Work in Australia for the duration of the employment contract
- National Police Clearance (Note: having a conviction will not necessarily preclude you from employment. For more information on how convictions are considered, please see the attached information sheet)
Please note that the appointee will bear the costs associated with the abovementioned eligibility requirements.
Future Appointments
Applicants who are found suitable, but not recommended for the vacancy, may be considered for similar vacancies pursuant to the Commission’s Instructions No’s. 2 and 39.
