Director General, Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport

Location: Perth Closing Date: 2025-05-12 4:00 PM A passionate and dynamic leader is sought for the position of Director General of the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport. The department works to enable industry development and create strong employment and economic growth in the creative industries; promote Western Australia as an outstanding holiday and events destination; encourage participation in sports; and advance the aims of multiculturalism to create an inclusive and harmonious society.

This newly shaped department is part of the Public Sector Reform 2025 that aims to deliver on the WA Government’s goals of job creation through economic diversification, local manufacturing and energy transition; delivery of hospitals and other major infrastructure; and the building of houses across WA. As the Director General you work across all levels of government, industry and community to grow and sustain a vibrant culture in the state, attract world class events in the arts and sport domains, and realise the potential of the multiculturalism of WA.

You are also the Chief Executive Officer of Tourism WA. To be successful in this position, you will have a high level of strategic acumen, exceptional relationship building skills, outstanding negotiation and influencing abilities, and an established track record of delivering on strategic priorities. You will be an outstanding leader with high integrity and significant experience in leading in culturally informed ways, building high achieving teams and organisational cultures, and forecasting future needs of the community.

This is a fixed term position of up to 5 years with an attractive remuneration package. Job related enquiries and application instructions: For a confidential discussion about the position, telephone Jennifer Grove at Gerard Daniels on 0438 066 *** or email *********@gerard-daniels.com. Applications close at 4 pm (WST) Monday 12

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Position No. DGDCITS25 Salary SAT CEO Band Closing Date 2025-05-12 4:00 PM Agency Public Sector Commission Description A passionate and dynamic leader is sought for the position of Director

General of the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport. The department works to enable industry development and create strong employment and economic growth in the creative industries; promote Western Australia as an outstanding holiday and events destination; encourage participation in sports; and advance the aims of multiculturalism to create an inclusive and harmonious society. This newly shaped department is part of the Public Sector Reform 2025 that aims to deliver on the WA Government’s goals of job creation through economic diversification, local manufacturing and energy transition; delivery of hospitals and other major infrastructure; and the building of houses across WA.

As the Director General you work across all levels of government, industry and community to grow and sustain a vibrant culture in the state, attract world class events in the arts and sport domains, and realise the potential of the multiculturalism of WA. You are also the Chief Executive Officer of Tourism WA.

To be successful in this position, you will have a high level of strategic acumen, exceptional relationship building skills, outstanding negotiation and influencing abilities, and an established track record of delivering on strategic priorities. You will be an outstanding leader with high integrity and significant experience in leading in culturally informed ways, building high achieving teams and organisational cultures, and forecasting future needs of the community. This is a fixed term position of up to 5 years with an attractive remuneration package.

Job related enquiries and application instructions: For a confidential discussion about the position, telephone Jennifer Grove at Gerard Daniels on 0438 066 *** or email *********@gerard-daniels.com. Applications close at 4 pm (WST) Monday 12 May 2025.

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