Executive Director Finance

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 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 

(only contact for information about the role).

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 '
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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)