Careers

Explore career opportunities at Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport.

Current career opportunities

Includes opportunities across our department and portfolio agencies such as the Art Gallery of WA, Arts and Culture Trust, State Library of Western Australia, Tourism WA and Western Australian Museum.

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Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport opportunities

The department encourages you to submit applications electronically through WA Government Jobs. Additional application details can be found in each job advertisement. 

For any adjustments or alternate formats required during a recruitment process, or for general recruitment enquiries, please contact us on 61 8 6552 7540 or recruitmentandestablishment@cits.wa.gov.au

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Why work for us?

At the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport (CITS), we are all about ensuring our workforce is made up of ‘Good Humans’!  

Finding them, retaining them, and helping them to be the best they can be for themselves, for us, for the people we supply services to, and for our vision of a vibrant, inclusive and resilient Western Australian community.

Our diverse organisation is supported by exceptional, everyday people from all walks of life and many different backgrounds who are supported to genuinely contribute to inclusivity in the workplace. 

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 for positions.

There are lots of benefits to taking up a role with CITS: 

  • a competitive, award-based salary with annual increments within award bands
  • flexible working arrangements, including flexible start/finish times and consideration for remote work and alternate working locations
  • superannuation contribution of 12%
  • access to salary packaging options (in accordance with industrial instruments)
  • an extra 3 days of leave (public service holidays) and the option to purchase additional leave
  • new parents can access 18 weeks paid parental leave, with additional flexibilities upon returning to work
  • our commitment to your growth includes leadership and professional development opportunities, structured annual development planning and provisions for study leave/assistance
  • access to a comprehensive employee assistance program and our public sector leading wellbeing initiatives offering a range of opportunities to improve physical and psychological health
  • enjoy a range of corporate benefits and discounts, including health insurance, health and fitness, and accommodation.

Disability Confident Recruiter

CITS is recognised by Australian Disability Network as a Disability Confident Recruiter employer. This status is an annual achievement and valid for 12 months from the date of issue.

Veterans Employment Support

CITS is recognised as a Veterans Supportive employer by the Veterans Employment Program.

Carers + Employers

CITS is recognised with a Level 1 Activate accreditation for the Carers + Employers program. The program defines best practice standards for supporting staff with caring responsibilities.

Graduate program

Our graduate program aims to advance graduate career opportunities in an exciting, supportive and diverse environment.

The 12-month program is facilitated through rotational work placements and structured training. It's designed to provide exposure to diverse operations and develop valuable skills and experience.

Graduates will undertake research, policy and project activities across the department’s service areas. This will provide the opportunity to develop sound knowledge and professional expertise that supports and enhances business activities, as well as the knowledge and confidence needed to start a successful career within the public sector.

Want to find out more about working in WA?

Visit the WA Job and Workforce Hub for easy to find information on everything you need to know about working in Western Australia including how to find a rewarding job in WA’s government sector.   

Page reviewed 25 November 2025