Regional Officer (Pool Ref 26/105)
Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport, Dept of – Karratha WA
Level 4, $95,782 - $100,526 pa (pro rata), Public Sector CSA Agreement 2024 Fixed Term
* Full Time, Fixed Term
* Part Time, Permanent
* Full Time, Permanent
* Part Time
Karratha 4:00 PM
Regional Officer
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.
About Sport and Recreation
The Sport and Recreation team promotes participation and achievement in sport and recreation to support a healthy lifestyle for all Western Australians through physical activity. It provides strategic leadership and support for the sport and active recreation sectors with a focus on inclusion and accessibility.
This work extends into regional areas where the team contributes to a broad range of community outcomes in partnership with state and local government agencies, regional sporting associations, peak bodies, and community clubs to support liveable regional communities.
About the role
This is your opportunity to stretch your skills and assist with the development of Sport and Recreation facilities and service delivery in the Pilbara region.
We are seeking a motivated and experienced person to fill the position of Regional Officer. This role is full time permanent however the Department may consider a job share arrangement. This recruitment process will also identify a pool of applicants that can be used for a similar role within the next 12 months if required.
The right person will assist with developing and maintaining partnerships with key stakeholders to lead the delivery of quality services and facilities throughout the region. The role will also undertake research, planning and implementation on various projects relative to the delivery of sport and recreation and provide advice and guidance to local government, clubs & associations and the general community on sport and recreation trends, issues and opportunities.
* Government Regional Officer Housing (GROH) - Housing, subject to eligibility and availability
We have one permanent, full time (75hrs p/f) position available.
For further job-related information, please contact Toby Cotterell, Regional Manager Pilbara on (only contact for information about the role).
What's in it for you?
* a competitive, award-based salary with annual increments within award bands
* flexible working hours including flexible start/finish times.
* 12% superannuation contribution
* access to salary packaging arrangements
* 3 additional days of leave per year (public service holidays)
* study leave/assistance
* options to purchase additional leave
* 14 weeks paid parental leave, with additional flexibility for new parents returning to work
* leadership and professional development programs
* annual professional development planning cycles
* employee assistance and wellness programs.
Location
This role is based in Karratha.
How to apply for this position
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 1,2,5 and 6 that are listed on the attached 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 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 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 ***or ***************@cits.wa.gov.au.
If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on .
We can also be contacted via the National Relay Service on the following numbers:
* TTY/voice calls: 133 677
* Speak & Listen:
* SMS relay: ***
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.
This pool is for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies. Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments will be made as vacancies arise over the next 12 months from the initial date of appointment from this pool. Applicants found suitable for this recruitment pool may also be considered for 'similar' vacancies within CITS and the wider public sector which arise prior to the pool's closing date.
Closing date: Monday 2 February 2026 at 4.00 pm (AWST)
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