- Exciting opportunity to join The Office of the Secretary within the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport
- This is a Clerk Grade 9/10 role with a salary range of $133,348 - $146,945 per annum plus superannuation
- Temporary role (up to 9 months) based in Sydney CBD, hybrid working arrangements may be available within business operational needs
- A talent pool may be created from this recruitment action for roles that may become available over the next 18 months
About Us
The Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport (DCITHS) unites the state’s key creative industries, Cultural Institutions, hospitality, entertainment, sports and tourism entities to bring vibrancy, enhance physical and social wellbeing and enrich cultural and creative experience and enterprise across NSW.
About The Role
Assist with the development and coordinate portfolio-wide reporting, short-term strategic projects and governance activities. Support the delivery of high-quality reporting, analysis and briefing products to assist executive decision-making, monitor progress against strategic priorities and ensure effective coordination of cross-portfolio activities. Assist with time-limited projects related to Machinery of Government activities to support executive decision-making, organisational priorities and effective portfolio outcomes. The role may also be assigned to work across the Government Services Branch.
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About You
We're looking for someone with:
- Government experience, with a strong understanding of parliamentary processes, executive administration, and the machinery of government.
- Proactive and outcome-focused, with the ability to identify priorities and deliver with minimal direction.
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work in fast-paced environments.
- Experience developing systems, processes, and reporting frameworks, including establishing new approaches where required.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to influence and work effectively across all levels, including technical experts, executives and minister’s offices.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop practical solutions to complex issues.
How To Apply
Your application must include an up-to-date resume (maximum 5 pages).
Applications must be submitted via our recruitment portal; applications will not be accepted by email.
Closing Date
Monday 24 August 2026 [10AM]
Contact
For any questions related to the role, please contact Ross Anderson, A/Director Government Services -
[email protected]
For any questions about the recruitment process or to discuss reasonable adjustments please contact James Changkaeomanee, Talent Acquisition Partner –
[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.
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
[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.
