Executive Director Corporate Services

CITS; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

VenuesWest is seeking an exceptional and forward-thinking Executive Director Corporate Services to join its Executive Leadership Team and shape the future of Western Australia’s premier sport and entertainment venues.

The role reports to the CEO and provides accountable leadership for corporate services across Finance, HR, ICT and Safety, driving compliance, governance and continuous improvement while contributing to organisation strategy and culture. Flexible work from home options apply.

Qualifications

• Experience leading corporate service delivery with responsibility for compliance, governance and transactional activity across Finance, Human Resources, Safety and/or Information and Communication Technology.
• Understanding of Public Sector policy, legislation and WHS legislation and guidelines would be highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the corporate services delivery across Finance, Human Resources, ICT and Safety.
• Contribute to whole-of-organisation strategy, culture, safety, policy and performance, while driving continuous improvement of systems, processes, controls and service standards.

Job description

VenuesWest enriches the lives of Western Australians by offering opportunities for those pursuing elite sport, a range of options for individuals or families choosing to live healthy, active lifestyles and a variety of entertainment experiences for everyone. Our vision is to be Australia’s leading provider of sport and entertainment venues and precincts.

About the Role

VenuesWest is seeking an exceptional and forward-thinking corporate leader to join our Executive Leadership Team and help shape the future of Western Australia’s premier sport and entertainment venues and the continued growth of its portfolio of responsibilities.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the Executive Director Corporate Services is a newly established role which leads the service delivery arm of VenuesWest, providing executive accountability for the effective, efficient and compliant delivery of corporate services across Human Resources, Information and Communication Technology, Finance and Safety.

As a member of the Executive Team, the position contributes to whole-of-organisation strategy, culture, safety, policy and performance, while leading the continuous improvement of corporate systems, processes, controls and service standards that underpin day-to-day business delivery.

This is a full time, fixed term role for a period of 5 years with the possibility of extension. As a member of the Executive team, the nature of this position requires flexibility, including the possibility of attendance at meetings and functions outside standard office hours. Flexible working arrangements, including work from home, will be discussed with shortlisted candidates.

Whilst the position will be primarily based at the Perth High Performance Centre in Mount Claremont, mobility will be required between the portfolio of facilities.

What We Offer

Working with VenuesWest comes with a range of benefits – please see our Employee Value Proposition attached for more information.

About the Person

The successful candidate will have high level skills, knowledge and experience leading a corporate service delivery function with responsibility for compliance, governance and transactional activity across Finance, Human Resources, Safety and/or Information and Communication Technology. Understanding of Public Sector policy, legislation and regulations and WHS legislation and guidelines would be highly desirable for this position.

Employment Screening

To be eligible for employment with VenuesWest you must have the following at the time of commencement:

• Right to Work in Australia for the duration of the employment contract
• National Police Clearance (Note: having a conviction will not necessarily preclude you from employment. For more information on how convictions are considered, please see the attached information sheet)

Please note that the appointee will bear the costs associated with the abovementioned eligibility requirements.

Our Commitment to an Inclusive Workplace

VenuesWest recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an inclusive workplace, where all employees feel welcome, accepted and safe to be their true self, and who are celebrated for their contribution and abilities.

We value the unique perspectives and skills that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people of diverse genders and sexualities, and women in management bring to the workplace and community and want to support equality for these groups of peoples. We aim to achieve this through increasing workforce representation. People from these backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply and identify themselves through the application questions. Sections of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) for measures to achieve equality will apply to this process.

If you have any accessibility requirements, including adjustments to the recruitment process, workplace adjustments, or documentation in alternative formats, please contact our People & Culture team on [phone] or [e-mail] .

Future Appointments

Applicants who are found suitable, but not recommended for the vacancy, may be considered for similar vacancies pursuant to the Commission’s Instructions No’s. 2 and 39.