Position No: RIA3138798

Salary/Level: Level 8, $157,900 - $171,005 p.a. plus Superannuation

Tenure: Permanent, Full-time

Location: Fremantle (commuting to Rottnest Island as required), Western Australia

This position provides strategic leadership and oversight of the Rottnest Island Authority’s (RIA) Corporate Services functions including finance, procurement, risk, governance, IT, insurance, facilities, policy, records, and workplace health and safety.

The Director ensures robust corporate systems and practices are in place to support the RIA’s business operations, statutory responsibilities and strategic objectives.

The role advises the Executive Director, Board and Minister, and drives business improvement initiatives aligned to the evolving commercial, compliance and service delivery environment of the RIA. It is also responsible for shaping the strategic direction and performance of the Corporate Services team and contributes as a member of the Executive Leadership Team.

At RIA, we have adopted Leadership Expectations which provides a common understanding of the mindsets and expected behaviours required of all our employees and the public sector. In this role, you will be a Multiple Area Leader to help drive positive change

The successful applicant will be required to possess or obtain a current and satisfactory National Police Check prior to commencement.

Application Instructions:

To allow the selection panel to make an accurate assessment of your application, please submit the following:

• A written response addressing the seven (7) requested criteria below (in no more than two (2) pages).
• A current CV, including the details of two referees with one being a recent or current manager/supervisor.

Selection Criteria

1. A proven record of leading and managing high performing teams; building capability to achieve strategic goals.
2. Substantial experience in the leadership and delivery of organisational outcomes within an Information Technology, Financial Management and corporate support services, including, Risk Management, WHS, Corporate Policy Management, Information Management, and Facilities Management.
3. Substantial experience in the development and implementation of efficient and effective governance frameworks and business procedures to ensure the achievement of strategic outcomes and legislative compliance.
4. Demonstrated ability to think critically and strategically build productive relationships, within and outside the agency, and use influence to drive results through effective teamwork, resource allocation and project management.
5. High level interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and proven ability to interact and negotiate with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes.
6. Relevant tertiary qualification in finance, commerce, business or equivalent.
7. Applies and promotes the principles of equity, diversity and work health and safety in the workplace.

Please click “Apply” and you will be redirected to the WA Government Jobs Board website at https://search.jobs.wa.gov.au/ where you can submit your application online.

For further information about the Rottnest Island Authority, please visit https://ria.wa.gov.au/.

For further job-related information, please contact Mr Jason Banks on 08 9432 9377.

Closing date: Wednesday, 10 September 2025 at 12 noon AWST (2pm AEST). No late or pro forma applications will be accepted.