PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR (IDENTIFIED) Aboriginal identified and ongoing full-time opportunity Sydney, NSW based location with hybrid and flexible working supported Clerk Grade 5/6 with a salary range of $93,295-$102,941 per annum (plus employers' contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading). About the role The Project Administrator works across the Create Infrastructure unit, including on First Nations Projects, supporting the team with a range of administrative tasks, research, and reporting on a variety of cultural infrastructure projects.
Part of the Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport cluster, Create NSW is focused on growing and supporting the arts, culture and creative industries in NSW for everyone to enjoy. Underpinning our work is the NSW Government's 10-year arts, culture and creative industries policy, Creative Communities , which recognises the unique place of the sector in NSW and places culture at the heart of the state. Creative Communities is grounded in five guiding principles that prioritises First Nations culture and provides a framework with a series of commitments that will inform Create NSW's work for the next decade to support the arts, culture and creative industries to flourish and enhance the lives of everyone in NSW.
The Create NSW Infrastructure unit delivers tailored advice, management, and delivery services to meet the cultural infrastructure needs of NSW. Our team excels in infrastructure project development, management, and delivery, with a focus on supporting the Creative Communities policy. We operate across three key areas:
Infrastructure development: Assess the creative sector's needs, conduct feasibility assessments, and develop business cases for projects aligned with Creative Communities objectives. Infrastructure delivery: Oversee project execution to foster growth and continuous improvement within the sector. Infrastructure maintenance and activation: Unlock access to a wide range of facilities and underutilised spaces, supporting the production and enjoyment of creative activity. Key accountabilities In this role you will:
Provide project and operational support across various projects and teams. Offer finance administration and procurement support, including handling purchase orders, invoices, payments, and tracking project expenses against budgets. Update and organise documents and records related to issues, policies, and practices to align with project management standards. Conduct basic research and analysis and assist in preparing project briefs. Deliver secretariat services to support project delivery, including coordinating committee meetings. Should you require any further information about the role please contact Belinda Brooke, Senior Manager Create NSW via
About you To be successful in this role, you will:
Have experience supporting infrastructure-related project and program management, community and cultural infrastructure programs, precinct planning, property activation, or significant project delivery. Be adept at handling multiple tasks accurately and simultaneously in a fast-paced environment with minimal direction and supervision. Demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to adapt effectively to various stakeholders and situations. Essential requirements This is an identified role under Section 14d of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 and as such Aboriginality is an essential requirement of the role. Aboriginal identified positions are developed where Aboriginal identity, cultural knowledge or connections are a genuine aspect of the role. Positions are specifically noted under the provisions of the NSW Anti-discrimination Act (1977) for Aboriginal people who meet the following criteria:
is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, and identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, and is accepted as such by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community To learn more about the role, please click here to download the role description.
If you would like to have a yarn about the role with a First Nations team member, please reach out to Kyandra Carr, Aboriginal Employment Engagement Advisor, at or (02) 9228 5520.
How to Apply! Your application must include:
A cover letter An up-to-date resume that details your capabilities and experience in relation to the position Confirmation of Aboriginality The options below are available to applicants in confirming Aboriginality, one of which must be uploaded to the job application to be considered for the role:
Letter of Confirmation of Aboriginality Certificate of Aboriginality Written confirmation from at least two (2) Aboriginal organisations within the community in which you live/work, which addresses the three criteria listed below: is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, and identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, and is accepted as a such by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. A statutory declaration (if the applicant has no other formal documentary evidence) Closing Date : Thursday, 3rd October 2024 (10.00AM)
Contact : Laura Steele, Talent Acquisition Partner -
Working at the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport At the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport we bring vibrancy to NSW by growing our creative industries and workforces, driving strong visitor and night-time economies, ensuring a responsible hospitality sector, and putting arts, culture and sport at the heart of our communities.
Together we:
Create social and economic opportunities for the state Support the creation of jobs across the creative, visitor and night-time economies Prioritise First Nations artists, stories and culture Ensure arts, culture and sport are at the heart of every community to be enjoyed and accessed by all Drive visitation through events, campaigns and visitor experience development Activate our night-time and creative economies to unlock unique precincts and community spaces Deliver a vibrant and responsible hospitality, liquor, racing and gaming environment Support NSW's key Cultural Institutions to ensure access for all, enable community experiences and education and preserve the state's diverse cultural assets and history We believe diversity across our department allows us to be a true reflection of NSW citizens. We are a respectful workplace committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please notify us on your application form. A talent pool may be created from this recruitment action for ongoing and temporary roles for this role or similar roles that may become available over the next 18 months.
