The Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation (JTSI):

• Drives the creation of local jobs and a stronger, more diverse Western Australian economy.
• Delivers WA Government initiatives that support the full spectrum of economic activity in WA, from large-scale mining and industrial operations to innovative start-ups and small to medium businesses across the state.
• Promotes the state nationally and internationally to increase trade and attract investment and encourage visitors and students to consider WA as their destination of choice.
• Fosters our science, research and innovation sectors to build a technologically advanced and prosperous future for all Western Australians.

Our vision

A strong, diverse and sustainable economy that delivers local jobs and advances WA as a global destination.

Our mission

To promote WA and advance diversification and growth of the State’s economy. See our Strategic Plan here.

You can progress your career with us. Visit our career opportunities and graduate program. For opportunities in the department, visit LinkedIn and the JTSI corporate website.

About the Role

Are you ready to take on exciting and complex projects that align with state development priorities? We’re seeking motivated and skilled professionals to join our team as Senior Project Officers, with a number of positions available for immediate filling.

The Tourism Investment Delivery Division supports tourism projects of state priority, through case management, streamlining investment pathways and by facilitating cross-agency collaboration. The Division is also responsible for delivering regular whole-of-government progress reports on tourism investment projects. It undertakes tourism precinct planning to establish frameworks to guide development, land-use and infrastructure coordination to inform optimal tourism investment decisions.

In this role you will manage complex projects that focus on tourism investment opportunities, utilise your expertise in research and analysing complex information and collaborate and problem solve to support key investment opportunities. Candidates with an understanding of precinct planning will be well considered.

Other requirements for the role can be obtained from the attached Job Description Form. Core leadership behaviours outlined in the Leadership Expectations are also applicable to this role and should be demonstrated in the context of Personal Leadership. The expected behaviours may be assessed during the recruitment and selection process.

Interested in more information?

For information regarding these positions, you are encouraged to contact Therese Stralow, Managing Director - Price Consulting on 0472 827 847.

For more information on what we do, our recruitment process, and why working at JTSI is an attractive proposition, please read the Applicant Information Pack.

Additional job information

The Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation is committed to increasing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) will apply to this position and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applicants assessed as suitable may be considered for appointment to similar vacancies within the department for the next 12 months from the conclusion of this process.

Successful applicants will be required to obtain a National Police Clearance and complete a Conflict-of-Interest Declaration and a Declaration of Outside Interests prior to commencement. Some positions may require an Australian Government Security Clearance.

Ready to apply?

For further information about this opportunity and details on how to apply please visit JobsWA board by clicking the “Apply” button.

Applications must be submitted prior to 12.00pm AWST on Monday, 7 April 2025.

Lodgement is system generated, and any submissions made on or after 12.00pm will not be accepted.