About us

The department works collaboratively with government, community organisations, peak bodies and other stakeholders to achieve our vision of creating a vibrant, inclusive and connected WA community.

Our vision

Creating a vibrant, inclusive and connected WA community.

Our 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.

Our values

Our values include:

customer focused
responsive
respectful
accountable
innovative.

Corporate Executive

Lanie Chopping, Director General
Erin Gauntlett, Deputy Director General, Management and Coordination
Jen McGrath, Deputy Director General, Capability and Performance
Kate Alderton, Executive Director, Specialist Aboriginal Projects and Engagement
Clint Klymovich, A/Executive Director, Infrastructure
Liam Carren, Executive Director, Corporate Services
Tim Fraser, Executive Director, Local Government
Kim Lazenby, Executive Director, Strategy and Performance Accountability
Shelagh Magadza, Executive Director, Culture and the Arts
Matt Hayes, A/Executive Director, Sport and Recreation
James Jegasothy, Executive Director, Office of Multicultural Interests
Ludisha Kalasopatan, Chief Financial Officer
Jennifer Shelton, Executive Director, Racing, Gaming and Liquor Regulation

Operational structure

Director General
- Office of the Director General
- Integrity
- Infrastructure
- Specialist Aboriginal Projects and Engagement
- Capability and Performance
  - State Records Office
  - Corporate Services
  - Corporate Communications
  - Strategy and Performance Accountability
  - Legal Services
  - Child Safeguarding Implementation
- Management and Coordination
  - Local Government
  - Racing, Gaming and Liquor Regulation
  - Sport and Recreation
  - Culture and the Arts
  - Office of Multicultural Interests
  - Regulatory Reform
- Art Gallery of Western Australia
- Arts and Culture Trust
- State Library of Western Australia
- Western Australian Museum