Director Corporate Services

Director Corporate Services — Rottnest Island Authority (RIA)

Base pay range: A$157,900.00/yr - A$171,005.00/yr

Location: Fremantle (commuting to Rottnest Island as required).

Applications for this position close at midday on Wednesday, 10 September 2025.

This position provides strategic leadership and oversight of the Rottnest Island Authority's Corporate Services functions, including finance, procurement, risk, governance, IT, insurance, facilities, policy, records, and workplace health and safety. The Director ensures robust corporate systems and practices to support the RIA's business operations, statutory responsibilities and strategic objectives. The role advises the Executive Director, Board and Minister, and drives business improvement initiatives aligned to the evolving commercial, compliance and service delivery environment of the RIA. It is also responsible for shaping the strategic direction and performance of the Corporate Services team and contributes as a member of the Executive Leadership Team.

RIA has adopted Leadership Expectations to guide the mindsets and behaviours of employees; in this role, you will be a Multiple Area Leader to help drive positive change.

Applicants should address the following essential criteria. These should be addressed in no more than two (2) pages in total.

• A proven record of leading and managing high performing teams; building capability to achieve strategic goals.
• Substantial experience in leadership and delivery of organisational outcomes within Information Technology, Financial Management and corporate support services, including Risk Management, WHS, Corporate Policy Management, Information Management, and Facilities Management.
• Substantial experience in developing and implementing governance frameworks and business procedures to ensure strategic outcomes and legislative compliance.
• Ability to think critically and strategically, build productive relationships, and influence to drive results through teamwork, resource allocation and project management.
• High-level interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact and negotiate with a broad range of stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in finance, commerce, business or equivalent.
• Applies and promotes the principles of equity, diversity and work health and safety in the workplace.

We are a statutory authority of the Department of Biodiversity Conservation and Attractions (DBCA), one of Western Australia's largest state government agencies, providing career opportunities in biodiversity conservation and park and natural resource management. We employ people with skills across scientific, policy, land and marine management, visitor services, research and education.

In addition to salary, the department offers incentives including:

• Flexible working arrangements.
• 12% superannuation, full employer contribution and salary packaging options.
• 4 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading paid as additional pay every December.
• 3 days of additional public sector holidays each year.
• Cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
• Access to study, bereavement, foster caring and parental leave.
• Confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your family, including psychology and counselling services.
• Well-established learning and development programs.

Relocation Costs: A proportion of relocation costs may be covered at the discretion of the RIA.

All applications are to be submitted online. Select 'Apply for job' and provide:

• A statement addressing the above criteria (in no more than two pages).
• Current CV, including the details of two referees, with one being a recent or current manager/supervisor.

For further job-related information: contact Mr Jason Banks on 0421 342 432 or visit https://www.ria.wa.gov.au/.

We have a detailed Job Application Kit with information about the department values and recruitment process. Please save documents in MS Word (.docx) or PDF format and allow time to submit, as late, emailed and proforma applications will not be accepted.

Prerequisites: A current (issued within last 6 months) National Police Check.

Eligibility: To be eligible for permanent appointment, Australian citizenship, New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency status is required. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Substantive Equality: RIA supports diversity and aims to build a workforce representative of the community. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disability are encouraged. Reasonable adjustments in recruitment and in the workplace are provided upon request.

If you are an Aboriginal person seeking assistance with your application, contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64. Similar appointments may be made from this process within a 12-month period to positions that may be permanent or contract.

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