Manager Risk and Business Continuity

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.

Strategy and Performance Accountability works collaboratively with all business areas to deliver whole-of-agency key objectives enabling a unified approach. This includes leading the agency in meeting and upholding corporate, legislative and social obligations, and supporting business areas to do the same through capacity building and guidance.

In addition to internal partners, we work closely with partners in the cultural statutory authorities and across government to deliver shared outcomes and benefits for our stakeholders and the community.

Strategy and Performance Accountability consists of the following functions:

• corporate governance, risk and audit
• strategic policy development and coordination
• strategy and transformation
• project management and performance analysis and reporting
• Child Safeguarding Implementation Unit.

Permanent | Full Time | 75 hours per fortnight | Commencing January 2026

Are you ready to shape the future of risk and resilience in a newly reformed agency? This is a unique opportunity to lead the development of a high-quality risk and business continuity function from the ground up; one that supports strategic outcomes and strengthens organisational capability across a diverse and evolving portfolio.

If you're someone who understands what good looks like in risk and business continuity and is ready to apply your expertise to build a function that adds real value; this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

As the Manager Risk and Business Continuity, you'll be responsible for designing and implementing the CITS Risk Management Framework and overseeing the business continuity program. You will work closely with directorates and senior stakeholders to embed best practice approaches, support risk identification and mitigation, and ensure continuity planning is fit for purpose in a dynamic operating environment.

This role offers the chance to contribute meaningfully to an organisation undergoing transformation, with new leadership, emerging exposures, and a strong appetite for improvement, making it a highly rewarding opportunity for the right candidate.

In this role, you will:

• Design, implement, and maintain the CITS Risk Management Framework in line with ISO 31000 and Treasurer's Instructions.
• Lead the coordination and continuous improvement of the business continuity program, aligned with ISO 22301.
• Partner with directorates to support risk identification, assessment, and mitigation strategies.
• Provide expert advice and guidance on risk and continuity matters to senior stakeholders.
• Build risk maturity and resilience across the organisation through training, communication, and culture-building initiatives.

For further job-related information, please contact Rafal Kolodynski on only contact for information about the role).

This role is based at 246 Vincent St Leederville.

Applicants are encouraged to apply online and must provide:

• A comprehensive CV
• A two A4 page (maximum) outline on your skills and knowledge in relation to the Essential Selection Criteria (1, 2, 3 and 5) that are listed on the Job Description Form
• 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 the Essential Selection Criteria may be assessed at some stage during the selection process.

To submit your application, please click on the Apply button.

Closing date: Monday, 27 October 2025 at 4.00 pm (AWST)