Manager, Policy and Projects

NSW Connect; Sydney; On-site; AUD 133,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

Sound NSW is seeking a Manager, Policy and Projects to shape policies and deliver initiatives that support the growth of contemporary music in NSW. You will provide evidence-based advice, manage projects from planning through delivery and evaluation, and collaborate with government, artists, venues, festivals and industry organisations to craft practical solutions and positive sector outcomes.

The role requires turning complex information into clear advice, balancing multiple priorities, and

Qualifications

• Knowledge in delivering arts and culture strategy.
• Experience in developing, drafting and executing government policy initiatives.
• Skills in undertaking research, conducting complex feasibility studies and evaluating proposals.
• Ability to collaborate with, and provide strategic advice to a broad range of government and industry stakeholders.
• Broad knowledge of the contemporary music industry ecosystem.
• Previous experience with legislative reform would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver policies and projects that support the growth of contemporary music in NSW.
• Provide evidence-based advice and manage projects from planning through to delivery and evaluation.
• Work closely with government, artists, venues, festivals and industry organisations to develop practical solutions and achieve positive outcomes for the sector.
• Develop and deliver engagement and consultation processes to inform a range of policies, strategies and projects for Sound NSW and the NSW Government.

Skills

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Evidence-based advice

Legislative reform

Education

Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field or equivalent experience

Job description

• Expressions of Interest to join Sound NSW, a dedicated office committed to the growth, development and promotion of contemporary music in NSW
• Clerk Grade 9/10 with a salary range of $133,348 - $146,945 per annum plus superannuation
• Temporary 3-week opportunity (15 October 2026 to 6 November 2026) based in Sydney, NSW
• Please note, only current NSW Government employees are eligible to apply for internal EOI's.

About the role

The Manager, Policy and Projects helps shape and deliver policies and projects that support the growth of contemporary music in NSW. The role provides evidence-based advice, manages projects from planning through to delivery and evaluation, and works closely with government, artists, venues, festivals and industry organisations to develop practical solutions and achieve positive outcomes for the sector.

The role works closely with the Senior Manager, Policy and Projects, to develop and deliver engagement and consultation processes to inform a range of policies, strategies and projects for Sound NSW and the NSW Government.

About you

The successful candidate will be a confident policy and project professional who can turn complex information into clear advice and practical solutions. They will be comfortable managing several priorities, using evidence to make recommendations and taking responsibility for delivering quality work on time and within budget.

They will bring:

• Knowledge in delivering arts and culture strategy
• Experience in developing, drafting and executing government policy initiatives
• Skills in undertaking research, conducting complex feasibility studies and evaluating proposals
• Ability to collaborate with, and provide strategic advice to a broad range of government and industry stakeholders
• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field or equivalent experience
• Broad knowledge of the contemporary music industry ecosystem
• Previous experience with legislative reform would be beneficial

To learn more about the role, please click here to download the role description.

Closing Date

25 September 2026 [11:59 AM]

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:

• Createsocial and economic opportunities for thestate
• Support the creation of jobs across the creative, visitor andnight-timeeconomies
• Prioritise First Nations artists, stories andculture
• Ensure arts, culture and sport are at the heart ofevery community to be enjoyed and accessed byall
• 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 gamingenvironment
• 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.

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