First Nations Program Delivery Officer (Identified)

Create NSW; Sydney; On-site; AUD 117,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

First Nations Program Delivery Officer (Identified) at Create NSW, a division within the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport, delivers First Nations grants, programs and initiatives across NSW. The position supports planning, coordination and delivery of programs, coordinating grants processes and producing plans and reports for monitoring and evaluation.

The role emphasizes engaging with First Nations artists, organisations and communities, building partnerships,

Qualifications

• Knowledge of contemporary grants management practices, ideally within a government environment.
• Experience using grants management systems such as OneGMS, SmartyGrants or similar platforms.
• Experience supporting projects from planning through to implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and respond to changing requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to develop clear program materials, reports and correspondence.
• Ability to build respectful and productive relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• An understanding of the importance of culturally appropriate engagement and equitable access to opportunities for First Nations creative communities.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, coordination and delivery of First Nations programs and initiatives aligned with NSW Government priorities and the Creative Communities policy.
• Coordinate grants administration activities, including supporting applications, assessments, contracting, monitoring and acquittals in line with established processes and requirements.
• Provide project and program support, including preparing plans, documentation, reports and information for monitoring and evaluation.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with government, industry partners, organisations and creative communities to support effective engagement and shared outcomes.
• Undertake research and gather information to support meaningful engagement with First Nations creative communities and inform program development and delivery.
• Coordinate and communicate program information to stakeholders and respond to enquiries, feedback and emerging issues, escalating matters where appropriate.
• Support program assessment, evaluation, governance and assurance activities, identifying risks and contributing to continuous improvement.
• Contribute to reports, submissions, correspondence, business cases and other program documentation, including House and Estimate Notes.

Skills

Grants management

Grant systems (OneGMS)

Grant systems (SmartyGrants)

Project planning

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Cultural engagement

Tools

OneGMS

SmartyGrants

Job description

First Nations Program Delivery Officer (Identified) Join Create NSW a division within the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport.

Clerk Grade 7/8 with a salary range of $116,981-$129,492 per annum + superannuation and leave loading.

Temporary role up to 30 June 2027 based in The Rocks, NSW.

This is an opportunity to contribute to programs that support the growth, visibility and participation of First Nations creatives and communities across NSW. You will work in a collaborative and purpose-driven environment where your contribution can help shape programs, strengthen partnerships and support a thriving and inclusive creative sector.

About the role As the First Nations Program Delivery Officer, you will support the delivery of First Nations-specific grants, programs and initiatives that create meaningful opportunities for First Nations artists, organisations and communities across NSW. You will play an important role in coordinating program activities and grants administration, ensuring programs are delivered transparently, efficiently and in line with government requirements. Working collaboratively with internal teams, government partners, creative organisations and communities, you will help ensure investment achieves positive and equitable outcomes.

What you’ll do

• Support the planning, coordination and delivery of First Nations programs and initiatives aligned with NSW Government priorities and the Creative Communities policy.
• Coordinate grants administration activities, including supporting applications, assessments, contracting, monitoring and acquittals in line with established processes and requirements.
• Provide project and program support, including preparing plans, documentation, reports and information for monitoring and evaluation.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with government, industry partners, organisations and creative communities to support effective engagement and shared outcomes.
• Undertake research and gather information to support meaningful engagement with First Nations creative communities and inform program development and delivery.
• Coordinate and communicate program information to stakeholders and respond to enquiries, feedback and emerging issues, escalating matters where appropriate.
• Support program assessment, evaluation, governance and assurance activities, identifying risks and contributing to continuous improvement.
• Contribute to reports, submissions, correspondence, business cases and other program documentation, including House and Estimate Notes.

For any role specific questions, please reach out to Ali Murphy-Oates, Associate Director First Nations Policy & Engagement via [e-mail]

About You

• Knowledge of contemporary grants management practices, ideally within a government environment.
• Experience using grants management systems such as OneGMS, SmartyGrants or similar platforms.
• Experience supporting projects or programs from planning and coordination through to implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and respond to changing requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to develop clear program materials, reports and correspondence.
• The ability to build respectful and productive relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• An understanding of the importance of culturally appropriate engagement and equitable access to opportunities for First Nations creative communities.

Essential Requirements

• is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, and
• identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, and
• is accepted as such by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

Why Join Us

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.

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. 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 Laura Steele, Talent Acquisition Partner at [e-mail] or on 02 8276 8359. 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.