Executive Director Finance

Level 9, $180,367 - $193,487 pa (pro rata), Public Sector CSA Agreement 2024

Fixed Term - Full Time

Perth Metropolitan

2025-11-17 4:00 PM

Executive Director Finance (CFO) 14887

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. You can also keep up to date on CITS achievements and activities by following us on LinkedIn.

About Finance

As part of the Capability and Performance Division, the Finance Directorate drives the delivery of financial planning, management, and accounting services for CITS. It plays a critical role in enabling strategic decision‑making by providing expert advice, guidance, and reporting that supports the achievement of financial business plans and operational outcomes.

About the role

Are you a strategic financial leader capable of delivering comprehensive financial services across a diverse and dynamic organisation? We are seeking an experienced Executive Director Finance (CFO) who is capable of influencing strategic discussions and outcomes which contribute to sustainable strategic growth and delivery across CITS.

As a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, you will work in collaboration with cross‑functional leaders, leading the department’s financial strategy, governance and performance to support ongoing growth and transformation. In this pivotal role, you will champion sustainable and sector‑leading financial management to ensure the long‑term financial sustainability of the department while influencing outcomes across a diverse and high‑impact portfolio.

We are looking for a leader with:

- Extensive experience in strategic financial management, preferably within government, with a strong knowledge of relevant legislation and best practice principles.

- Proven leadership and communication skills, with the ability to set direction, build team capability, and foster a responsive work environment.

- Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship‑building abilities, including negotiation, influence, and mentoring to support strategic partnerships and collaboration both internally and externally.

A relevant tertiary qualification in finance, commerce, business or equivalent, along with membership of CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, or a similar professional body, is required for this role.

We have one full time, fixed term Senior Executive Service (SES) appointment available for up to five years.

Join us in shaping the financial future of a department that champions culture, tourism, and sport across Western Australia, apply today to help shape the future of public sector finance

For further job‑related information, please contact Neil Hunter on 9276 1158 (only contact for information about the role).

What’s in it for you?

The opportunity for career and leadership 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 on these benefits visit our Careers Page.

Location

This role is based in the Perth, Metropolitan Area.

How to apply for this position

Applicants are encouraged to apply online and must provide:

- A comprehensive CV, which details your experience relevant to this opportunity.

- A two A4 page cover letter outlining how your skills, experience and career achievements meet the essential selection criteria listed on the JDF.

- 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.

While this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, applicants found suitable for this position may be considered for ‘similar’ vacancies within CITS and/or the wider public sector which arise within 12 months of the recruitment process being endorsed. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Future vacancies may be considered to fill fixed term, permanent, part‑time or full‑time roles.

An executive search may be undertaken as part of the recruitment to this role to ensure a competitive field and this may extend past the closing date.

Closing date:Monday 17 November 2025 at 4.00 pm (AWST)

Attachments

- 14887 - Executive Director Finance (CFO) L9 JDF.docx

- Information for Applicants June 25.docx

- Pre employment Conflict of Interest guide June 25.docx

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