First Nations Grants & Programs Officer

NSW Connect; Sydney; On-site; AUD 103,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Create NSW, a division within the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport, is seeking a First Nations Assistant Program Officer in Sydney. You will coordinate projects and administer grants to support First Nations artists and communities, ensuring timely reporting, compliance and stakeholder communication.

The role emphasizes respectful community-led approaches, documentation, and collaboration within a policy-driven program.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting project coordination and/or grants administration.
• Understanding of funding program processes, including applications, assessment, contracting, payments and reporting.
• Understanding of First Nations cultural strategies, programs and initiatives, with respect for cultural protocols and community-led approaches.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work respectfully with a range of stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records and administrative systems.
• A collaborative approach and a commitment to supporting positive outcomes for First Nations artists, organisations and communities.

Responsibilities

• Provide project administration and coordination support, including monitoring project plans, milestones, deliverables and reporting requirements.
• Support the end-to-end administration of grants programs, including funding rounds, program documentation, application intake, eligibility checks, assessment processes, approvals, contracting, payments and acquittals.
• Assist with implementing project plans by coordinating documentation, records and actions and monitoring progress against agreed outcomes.
• Undertake basic research and analysis and contribute to project briefs, reports and improvements to funding programs.
• Respond to enquiries from stakeholders and funding applicants, providing clear information and updates about projects and programs.
• Support equitable access to funding opportunities for First Nations artists, organisations and communities.
• Provide secretariat and administrative support, including coordinating meetings, preparing papers and maintaining project records and registers.
• Work in accordance with relevant policies, processes and First Nations cultural protocols.

Skills

Project coordination

Grants administration

Stakeholder communication

Record keeping

Job description

Create NSW, a division within the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport, is seeking a First Nations Assistant Program Officer in Sydney. You will coordinate projects and administer grants to support First Nations artists and communities, ensuring timely reporting, compliance and stakeholder communication.

The role emphasizes respectful community-led approaches, documentation, and collaboration within a policy-driven program.