Senior Program Lead, Policy Implementation and Projects
• 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
• Ongoing role based in The Rocks, NSW 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
In this role, you will be a key member of a small team responsible for the development and implementation of policy initiatives and projects that advance Create NSW and DCITHS priorities, across government. You will contribute to policy work from early development through to delivery, supporting effective and meaningful governance and informed decision making. You will prepare high‑quality written materials, including briefs, correspondence, presentations, reports, agendas and meeting minutes, and provide secretariat support to meetings and forums, ensuring accurate records and timely follow‑up of actions. You will also support the establishment of strategic partnerships and cross-government collaboration by convening agencies around shared priorities, coordinating inputs, managing consultations and responding to requests for information. Working closely with the Associate Director and the broader Policy and Strategy team, you will monitor progress, help resolve issues and contribute to whole‑of‑government work. The role requires strong attention to detail, the ability to manage multiple priorities concurrently, and confidence working with senior stakeholders in a rapid‑paced policy environment.



About You You are collaborative and contribute to a positive team culture. You bring good judgement, professionalism and resilience, along with an interest in, or connection to, the creative industries and cultural sector. You are a capable and proactive policy professional with strong written communication skills, strong presentation skills; and the ability to produce clear, accurate and well-structured briefs, agendas, presentations and meeting minutes. You are highly organised, bring a positive and can do attitude, and can manage competing priorities and tight deadlines with confidence. You have experience providing governance or secretariat support, establishing and maintaining strategic partnerships with senior government stakeholders, supporting executive decision-making through strategic advice, implementation insights and performance reporting; or working within structured decision‑making forums, and you work collaboratively with stakeholders across teams. You enjoy supporting policy work end‑to‑end and take pride in delivering high‑quality outputs that enable informed decision‑making. To learn more

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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 3 November 2026 [11:59PM] Contact:



For any questions related to the role, please contact Dhayani Yogesvaran, Associate Director, Policy Implementation and Projects via Dhayani.
[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 (DCITHS) At DCITHS we unite the state’s key creative industries, Cultural Institutions, hospitality, entertainment, sports and tourism entities. Collaborating with our stakeholders, we grow industries, create vibrant places, support wellbeing and enrich the cultural and creative life of NSW by:
• driving visitation, participation and attendance for diverse events and experiences
• enabling dynamic precincts, venues and creative industries
• creating connection between people and their communities
• providing inspiring, safe and accessible experiences and facilities for individuals and groups. At DCITHS, we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process or have an enquiry about the support provided, please contact Sally McRae, Talent Acquisition Partner via [email protected]. For more information on reasonable adjustments and types of alternate formats available through the recruitment process you can visit ‘Adjustments for Individual needs’ at I work for NSW. 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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