Manager Governance and Commercial Management

Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport; Perth; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Generous leave

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

The Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport (CITS) in Perth invites applications for a permanent, full-time Manager Governance and Commercial Management. You will lead ICT governance, service management, risk, change, audit and asset management, and oversee procurement, contract management, SLAs and vendor relationships.

Working with senior leaders, you will provide high‑level advice, strengthen governance and drive continuous improvement across the ICT environment while building

Qualifications

• Experience leading governance in ICT environments.
• Knowledge of procurement and contract management.
• Ability to build capability and lead teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead governance and optimisation of ICT services across service management, risk, change, audit, asset management, software licensing and financial management.
• Oversee ICT commercial management activities, including procurement, contract management, service level agreements and strategic vendor relationships.
• Provide high-level advice and assurance to senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement across the ICT environment and empower the team to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Skills

Governance leadership

ICT management

Procurement experience

Contract management

Financial management

Job description

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. For further information on CITS, visit our website. You can also keep up to date on CITS achievements and activities by following us on LinkedIn.

About Corporate Services

The Corporate Services team includes human resources, procurement, payroll, business services, and digital and technology services. It helps the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport to reach its mission to enable dynamic and inclusive communities and support the WA economy through effective regulation and the facilitation of outstanding sporting and cultural experiences and opportunities. Importantly, several of the teams provide a shared service to our colleagues working in the Cultural Statutory Authorities including the WA Museum, State Library of WA, Art Gallery of WA and the Arts and Culture Trust.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and strategic leader to join us as Manager Governance and Commercial Management . This role leads the governance and optimisation of ICT services across service management, risk, change, audit, asset management, software licensing and financial management. You will also oversee ICT commercial management activities, including procurement, contract management, service level agreements and strategic vendor relationships, ensuring services deliver value, manage risk and support organisational priorities. Working closely with senior leaders, stakeholders and service providers, you will provide high-level advice and assurance, strengthen governance and commercial practices, and drive continuous improvement across the ICT environment. You will also lead and empower your team, providing clear strategic direction, building capability and supporting the delivery of high-quality outcomes. We have one permanent, full time (75hrs p/f) position available. If you are ready to lead, influence and drive best practice across ICT governance and commercial management, we would like to hear from you.

What’s in it for you?

The opportunity for career and leadership development in a collaborative environment that values diversity and recognises and respects contributions from all. In addition to flexible working options, generous leave entitlements and access to a broad range of wellbeing benefits. For further information on these benefits visit our Careers page.

Location

This role is based at 140 William Street, Perth.

Pre-employment conditions

To be appointed to this position or any future role as a result of this process, 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 any fixed term employment prior to appointment. Suitability to the role does not guarantee appointment where work rights do not meet legislative requirements for filling positions in the WA Public Sector. 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.
• Pre employment Conflict of Interest form. Please see attached Conflict of Interest 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 08 6552 7540 or [e-mail] If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64. We can also be contacted via the National Relay Service on the following numbers: TTY/voice calls: 133 677 Speak & Listen: 1300 555 727 SMS relay: 0423 677 767 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. While this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, applicants found suitable for this position may be considered for ‘similar’ vacancies within CITS and/or the wider public sector which arise within 12 months of the recruitment process being endorsed. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Future vacancies may be considered to fill fixed term, permanent, part-time or full-time roles.

Closing date: 13 October 2026 at 4.00 pm (AWST)