First Nations Programs Coordinator — Grants & Projects

NSW Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport; Sydney; On-site; AUD 103,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport in Sydney seeks a First Nations Assistant Program Officer to support project delivery and grants administration across First Nations programs and strategic initiatives.

You will coordinate funding rounds, maintain records, monitor milestones and timelines, and provide clear information to applicants and stakeholders while upholding culturally respectful, community-led approaches.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting project coordination and/or grants administration.
• Understanding of funding program processes: applications, assessment, contracting, payments and reporting.
• Understanding of First Nations cultural strategies and community-led approaches.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication with diverse stakeholders.
• Attention to detail and ability to keep accurate records and administrative systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide project administration and coordination support, including monitoring plans, milestones, deliverables and reporting.
• Administer end-to-end grants processes: funding rounds, documentation, intake, eligibility checks, assessments, approvals, contracting, payments and acquittals.
• Coordinate documentation, records and actions, monitor progress against outcomes.
• Undertake basic research and contribute to project briefs and program improvements.
• Respond to inquiries from stakeholders and funding applicants with clear information.
• Support equitable access to funding opportunities for First Nations artists, organisations and communities.
• Provide secretariat and administrative support: meetings, papers, and project records.

Skills

Project coordination

Grants administration

Stakeholder engagement

Administrative skills

Job description

NSW Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport in Sydney seeks a First Nations Assistant Program Officer to support project delivery and grants administration across First Nations programs and strategic initiatives.

You will coordinate funding rounds, maintain records, monitor milestones and timelines, and provide clear information to applicants and stakeholders while upholding culturally respectful, community-led approaches.