Senior Workforce Analyst

Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport; Perth; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Generous leave entitlements

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

The Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport (CITS) is seeking a Senior Workforce Analyst to lead workforce reporting and analytics in Perth. You will leverage SQL and Power BI to prepare data products and dashboards that support HR and Payroll decision making.

The role offers permanent full-time employment based at our Perth office, with a focus on continuous improvement and data-driven insights for leadership.

Qualifications

• Must be data-driven with ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Experience leading workforce reporting and analytics.
• Ability to develop dashboards and BI outputs for diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage workforce reporting and analytics.
• Develop data products, reports, and dashboards from HR/workforce data.
• Translate complex data into clear information for leaders.

Skills

SQL

Power BI

Data analysis

Data visualization

Stakeholder comms

Tools

Power BI

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 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

Are you passionate about data and turning insights into action? Are you enthusiastic about helping leaders make informed, evidence-based decisions? We are seeking to engage a highly motivated Senior Workforce Analyst to lead and manage workforce reporting and analytics that support the work of the HR and Payroll Divisions delivering meaningful workforce insights, enabling effective workforce planning, and supporting organisational objectives through high-quality data analysis and reporting. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in SQL and Power BI (or equivalent) to prepare data products, perform data analysis and create outputs from relevant workforce data collections including reports, briefing notes, correspondence, and other written material for range of stakeholders, translating complex data into clear and meaningful information. We have one permanent, full time (75hrs p/f) position available. If you are data driven, with developing skills to create, analyse and build business intelligence apps, databases, spreadsheets and modelling software to deliver business solutions and present data in dashboards and other contemporary formats and have a passion for continuous improvement, we encourage you to apply. For further job-related information, please contact Brendan Walton , Director Payroll on 0417 911 935 (only contact for information about the role).

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

• 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.

Future vacancies may be considered to fill fixed term, permanent, part-time or full-time roles. Surplus employees may be referred and considered throughout this process.

Closing date: 17 November 2026 at 4.00 pm (AWST)

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.