Business Analyst
Join Create NSW, a division of the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport
Clerk Grade 7/8 with a salary range of $113,574 - $125,720 per annum (pro rata) plus superannuation
Temporary part-time role (21 hours per week) up to 24 December **** (with possibility of extension) based in The Rocks
About Create NSW
Create NSW
supports the people, places, communities, and creative work that shape the cultural life of NSW.
Through investment, programs and partnerships, we help make creativity visible, valued and part of everyday life.
Our work is guided by the NSW Government's
Creative Communities
policy and a commitment to a vibrant, inclusive and future-focused sector.
About the role
You will play a key role in supporting program delivery and stakeholder engagement.
You will coordinate and validate data from multiple sources, contribute to the development of reporting systems and templates, and provide practical advice to project and program leads on performance trends.
The role also involves liaising with organisations funded through the Arts and Cultural Funding Program, including reviewing submitted information and preparing correspondence and briefing notes.
This is a varied position that combines analytical work with collaboration, client management, helping to strengthen both day-to-day operations and longer-term program outcomes.
You will review and analyse projects, initiatives and operational processes to identify patterns, trends and emerging issues, turning data into clear insights that support informed decision-making.
Working across teams, you will develop and maintain performance metrics, dashboards and reports, as well as undertake ad-hoc analysis to track progress and assess the impact of initiatives.
Your work will help ensure that programs are effective, responsive and aligned with the organisation's commitment to a vibrant and inclusive cultural sector




This is a temporary part time role working 21 hours (3 days) per week, with possibility of extension.
About You
You have a sound understanding of the arts and cultural sector, including how organisations operate, manage risk and meet governance requirements.
Familiarity with the broader NSW arts and cultural ecosystem, along with an understanding of financial reporting in a not-for-profit context, will help you provide relevant and informed advice.
You work well with others, communicate clearly, and are able to support project and program leads to make informed choices that strengthen both delivery and impact.
You also bring experience in analysing programs and projects to identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement.
You are comfortable working with data, both quantitative and qualitative from multiple sources and can turn complex information into clear, practical insights that others can act on.
With strong analytical and reporting skills, you produce accurate, well-structured outputs that support decision-making and help track performance over time.
You are thoughtful in your approach, able to weigh up evidence and provide balanced advice that supports positive business outcomes.
To learn more about the role, please
click here to download the role description
.
How to Apply
Your application must include an up-to-date resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 1 page) that details your capabilities and experience in relation to the above role.
Applications must be submitted via our recruitment portal; applications will not be accepted by email.
Closing Date
: Monday 11 May ****




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Contact
: For any questions related to the role, please contact Michael Huxley, Senior Arts & Cultural Organisations Lead via
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For any questions about the recruitment process or to discuss reasonable adjustments please contact Sally McRae, Talent Acquisition Partner via
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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.

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