Manager Creative Services

VenuesWest; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Western Australia seeks a Manager Creative Services to lead editorial and graphic services. The successful candidate will oversee workload distribution and coordinate with senior management to deliver high-quality projects and digital content. An ideal applicant will have strong leadership skills, modern digital engagement expertise, and relevant qualifications. This permanent full-time position is located in Perth with flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Training and development opportunities

Support for a diverse workforce

Qualifications

• Experience in modern digital techniques in editing and publishing.
• Considerable experience in improving business processes.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage dynamic teams and services.
• Ensure delivery of integrated services including maps and graphics.
• Liaise with senior leadership and project managers.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic management

Digital engagement

Editing and publishing

Education

Qualifications in editing, communications, or geoscience

Job description

Permanent - Full Time

Mineral House - East Perth

2025-10-20 4:00 PM

(MPE25596)

Permanent Appointment

Are you a strategic leader looking to make a real impact? We have an exciting opportunity in our Title and Geoscience Services Branch!

Would you like to be a part of the new Department of Mines, Petroleum and Exploration?

As a member of the department, you will help support the development of Western Australia’s resources sector, which oversees resource development and improved environmental outcomes for mining, petroleum and exploration for the benefit of WA and future generations.

Our people will be provided with a range of benefits, including flexible work arrangements, working at home, in the field or in the office, training and development opportunities, and ongoing support to enable you to achieve outcomes for our community. We value diversity and appreciate every individual’s perspective, bringing together a diverse and inclusive workforce to drive innovation and success.

The Role

As the Manager Creative Services, you will assume an instrumental role in leading and managing the dynamic teams and services that include editing and publishing, graphics, mapping, library services, communications and engagement to prioritise and distribute workload and ensure delivery of integrated services where required. Liaising with business senior leadership, corporate services, project managers and specialists to achieve the delivery of high-quality products, events, projects, social media, maps, graphics and website material will also form a critical part of this position.

Your effectiveness in this role will be underpinned by your experience in using modern digital techniques in editing and publishing or map production or digital engagement, in tandem with considerable experience continuously improving business processes.

Advanced strategic management skills with experience leading, collaborating and developing staff, in collaboration with demonstrated planning and organisational skills, is also essential.

Please refer to the Job Description Form (JDF) attached for further information regarding the position, including any specific requirements, capabilities and pre-employment checks which will be assessed as part of the selection process.

While this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other similar vacancies (permanent, fixed-term, full-time or part-time) within the department for the next, from the date that the recruitment breach period has been finalised.

Eligibility

To be eligible for a permanent appointment, applicants must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia at the time of application. Applicants with a valid visa to work and live in Australia for a specific duration may be assessed and considered suitable for similar fixed term vacancies that arise.

To be eligible for fixed term employment you must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia or have a valid visa to live and work in Australia for the duration of the fixed term employment at the time of application.

How to Apply

We ask for you to provide:

A detailed resume outlining your key achievements, work history, education and professional development and covering letter of no more than two (2) pages, addressing the following role specific requirements and leadership behaviours:

• Qualifications in a relevant area such as editing, communications, or geoscience would be an advantage
• Build Capability- You understand your role in creating a healthy culture in your business area and contributing to a productive culture in your agency

Shortlisted applicants will have their skills and experience in relation to the remaining role specific requirements and leadership behaviours assessed in further stages of the recruitment process. The complete list of role specific requirements and expected leadership behaviours can be found in the attached Job Description Form.

Supporting diversity and inclusion

The department is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and supportive workplace. That’s why championing diversity and inclusion is so important to us; when we embrace different perspectives and give everyone the chance to be the best they can be, we can think in new, creative ways that grow and enhance our department. Our department is an equal opportunity employer, supported by the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA), preference may be given to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people of diverse sexualities and youth.

CLOSING DATE: 4.00 pm on Monday, 20 October 2025 (WST)

Please ensure you allow yourself sufficient time to lodge your application online as late applications will not be accepted. It is your responsibility to ensure your application is submitted on time.