First Nations Programs & Grants Assistant

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

Job summary

Create NSW is seeking a First Nations Assistant Program Officer to support project coordination and grants administration across First Nations programs and strategic initiatives in Sydney, NSW.

This identified role focuses on delivering projects from application through acquittal, coordinating funding rounds, maintaining records, and ensuring culturally respectful, community-led approaches. The role supports access to funding for First Nations artists and communities.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating projects and administering grants.
• Understanding of funding program processes (applications, assessment, contracting, payments, reporting).
• Knowledge of First Nations cultural strategies and community-led approaches.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide project administration and coordination support, tracking milestones, deliverables and reporting requirements.
• Support end-to-end administration of grants programs, including funding rounds, eligibility checks, assessments, approvals, contracting and acquittals.
• Assist with implementing project plans by coordinating documentation, records and actions and monitoring progress against outcomes.
• Undertake basic research and contribute to project briefs and program improvements.
• Respond to enquiries from stakeholders and funding applicants with clear information and updates.
• Support equitable access to funding opportunities for First Nations artists, organisations and communities.
• Provide secretariat and administrative support, including meetings, papers and project records.

Skills

Project coordination

Grants administration

Stakeholder engagement

Record keeping

Research and analysis

Job description

Create NSW is seeking a First Nations Assistant Program Officer to support project coordination and grants administration across First Nations programs and strategic initiatives in Sydney, NSW.

This identified role focuses on delivering projects from application through acquittal, coordinating funding rounds, maintaining records, and ensuring culturally respectful, community-led approaches. The role supports access to funding for First Nations artists and communities.