- Join Create NSW, a division of the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport
- Clerk Grade 11/12 with a salary range of $149,739 - $173,174 per annum plus superannuation
Temporary role (up to 17 August 202- 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
The Associate Director Project Development & Feasibility leads the planning, assessment and development significant creative infrastructure projects across NSW. Working from project inception through to funding decisions, you will oversee the preparation of business cases, feasibility studies and investment proposals that support the growth of the arts and cultural sector. You will provide strategic advice on infrastructure priorities, ensuring projects deliver community benefit, represent value for money and align with government and organisational objectives.
The role involves working closely with NSW Cultural Institutions, government agencies and other key stakeholders to identify investment opportunities and develop strong evidence-based proposals. You will lead assurance and approval processes, ensuring compliance with relevant government frameworks and guidelines, while providing expert advice on capital investment decisions.
In addition, you will drive continuous improvement across infrastructure programs, grants and business processes. You will oversee effective governance, risk management and reporting arrangements for funded projects, helping to ensure public funding is used responsibly and projects are delivered on time, within agreed parameters and with measurable outcomes.
About You
You bring experience delivering infrastructure projects from planning and development through to implementation and completion. You are confident preparing new project proposals, feasibility assessments and business cases that support informed investment decisions and demonstrate clear strategic and community benefits. Your ability to balance detailed analysis with competing priorities and tight deadlines will enable you to deliver high-quality work in a complex and evolving environment.
You are comfortable working across a range of stakeholders and can translate complex financial, economic and technical information into clear and practical advice. Experience navigating government policy, funding and regulatory frameworks will be highly regarded, particularly knowledge of the NSW planning system. An understanding of the arts, cultural or creative sectors, and experience working with not-for-profit organisations, will be advantageous. Most importantly, you will bring strong judgement, a collaborative approach and the ability to identify opportunities that support long-term infrastructure outcomes.
To learn more about the role, please
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 30 June 2026 [10.00AM]
Contact: For any questions related to the role, please contact Marcus Westbury, Director, Creative Spaces 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 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.
