Manager HR Systems and Integrity in Perth

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.

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.

About the role: Are you an experienced leader with strong payroll systems expertise and a passion for continuous improvement? We are looking to engage Manager HR Systems and Integrity, to lead the management and foster our Payroll HR systems. In this role, you will lead the team responsible for managing and supporting our key payroll and rostering systems, including APay and Human Force. You will ensure these systems remain reliable, compliant and responsive to business needs, while identifying opportunities to enhance systems, processes and service delivery. Applying your specialised knowledge of payroll systems, processes and legislation, you will provide expert advice, manage system risks and integrity, and lead improvement initiatives and projects from planning through to implementation. You will bring strong leadership, project management and stakeholder engagement skills to deliver practical solutions and positive outcomes.

We have one permanent, full time (75hrs p/f) position available. If you are a strategic and collaborative leader with strong payroll systems expertise and 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.

Location: This role is based at 140 William Street, Perth.

Application Requirements:

• A comprehensive CV
• A three A4 page (maximum) outline on your skills and knowledge in relation to the Essential Selection Criteria 1, 3 and 5 that are listed on the attached Job Description Form
• Contact details of two referees, with a preference of one from a current/most recent line manager

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 of employment.
• Pre employment Conflict of Interest form.

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 recruitmentandestablishment@cits.wa.gov.au. If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64.

Closing date: 28 October 2026 at 4.00 pm (AWST)