Join Create NSW, a division of the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport

Clerk Grade 9/10 with a salary range of $133,348 - $146,945 per annum plus superannuation

Temporary role (up to 26 November 2027) based in The Rocks, Sydney CBD 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 The Senior Project Development and Feasibility Lead manages and monitors a portfolio of projects that support creative spaces across NSW, from early planning through to implementation. A key focus is developing and progressing business cases and feasibility studies that help inform future creative infrastructure investment. You'll work closely with internal teams, funding recipients and other stakeholders to provide advice, monitor project progress, advocate for the creative and cultural sector, manage risks and ensure projects are delivered in line with agreed budgets, timeframes and funding objectives. The role involves analysing project information to support planning and decision-making, preparing recommendations for government investment, and identifying opportunities to improve project delivery processes. You'll build strong relationships with a range of stakeholders and help deliver creative space projects that strengthen NSW's creative sector and communities.

About

You

You are an organised professional with experience in project management, managing or supporting projects through planning, delivery and reporting. You have an understanding of the legislation, processes and procedures that support government decision making,



and the current state of the creative and cultural sector in NSW. You have contributed to, or developed, business cases and feasibility studies, and can analyse information to support sound recommendations and informed decision-making.

You understand how to manage project risks, monitor progress and keep projects on track while meeting agreed timeframes and objectives. You build productive working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and are confident consulting, negotiating and communicating with people who have different priorities and perspectives. You're able to manage competing demands, adapt to changing circumstances and identify connections across multiple projects to achieve practical, high-quality outcomes, even when working within tight timeframes and limited resources.

You are able to provide clear direction to a project team, including a range of professional services and internal project team members. 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: Tuesday 18 August 2026 [11:59PM]

Contact: For any questions related to the role, please contact Katherine Bell, A/Associate Director,



Project Development & Feasibility via [email protected].

For any questions about the recruitment process or to discuss reasonable adjustments please contact Sally McRae, Talent Acquisition Partner via [email protected]. 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 solid 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.

📌 Senior Project Development and Feasibility Lead (Sydney)
🏢 Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport
📍 Sydney