About us

CITS is dedicated to championing, supporting and growing sectors and communities in the portfolios of Creative Industries, Tourism, Sport and Recreation and Multicultural Interests.

Our vision

Western Australia is an extraordinary place to live, work, play, create and explore – where imagination shapes our future.

Our purpose

To deliver exceptional experiences and services that make Western Australia vibrant, healthy, connected and prosperous.

Our values

Accountable

We deliver on our commitments, act resourcefully and strive for continuous improvement.

Collaborative

We work together and leverage our strengths, talent and perspectives.

Inclusive

We embrace diversity, engage with respect and value authentic connections.

Innovative

We are bold and reimagine possibilities through curiosity, creativity and adaptability.

Our priorities

Activate communities

We create vibrant places and support communities to be welcoming, inclusive and safe.

Amplify investment

We drive innovation, deliver infrastructure and attract industry investment to grow a diverse economy.

Achieve together

We unite ideas, expertise and resources to deliver long-term impact.

Advance sectors

We lead and empower sectors and communities to thrive and grow sustainably.

Strategic Plan 2026 to 2029 (pdf) 8187 KB

Leadership

Corporate Executive

Chad Anderson, Director General (Chair)
Michael Custance, A/Deputy Director General, Capability and Performance
Marcelyn Nicolaou, A/Deputy Director General, Sport and Recreation and Infrastructure Services
Anneke Brown, Managing Director, Tourism WA
Nikki Miller, A/Executive Director, Creative Industries
Kate Rowlands, A/Executive Director, Office of Multicultural Interests

Operational structure

Director General
- Creative Industries
- Tourism WA
  - Marketing
  - Events
  - Destination Development
  - Strategy and Engagement
- Tourism Investment Delivery
- Sport and Recreation and Infrastructure Services
  - Infrastructure Major Projects
  - Infrastructure Strategic Policy Program and Asset Management
  - Sport and Recreation
- Office of Multicultural Interests
- Capability and Performance
  - Corporate Services
  - Finance
  - Strategy and Performance Accountability
  - State Records Office
    - Aboriginal History WA
- Office of the Director General
- Art Gallery of Western Australia
- Arts and Culture Trust
- State Library of Western Australia
- Western Australian Museum

Portfolio structure

Department interagency relationships

Regulator
- Combat Sports Commission
- State Records Commission
Service delivery
- Arts and Culture Trust
- Art Gallery of Western Australia
- Swan Bells Foundation
- State Library of Western Australia
- Western Australian Museum
- Venues West
- State Records Office

Advisory
- State Records Advisory Committee

Page reviewed 10 December 2025