Senior Coordinator - Ministerial, Parliamentary and Board Services

Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport; Sydney; On-site; AUD 117,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Destination NSW is seeking a Senior Coordinator, Ministerial, Parliamentary & Board Services to coordinate and prepare briefs, notes and correspondence for Ministerial, Parliamentary and Board processes. You will work with stakeholders across Destination NSW to manage information requests and ensure timely, accurate responses.

You will be part of a small team supporting the Minister’s Offices, Destination NSW executives and other NSW Government agencies, contributing to Parliamentary sittings

Qualifications

• You are an organised and detail-oriented professional with experience preparing advice, briefs and recommendations in a ministerial or parliamentary environment.
• You have strong research and analytical skills and can monitor issues to support government and organisational priorities.
• You can manage competing priorities and stakeholder requests in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while maintaining confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and prepare high-quality briefs, briefing notes and correspondence for Ministerial, Parliamentary and Board processes.
• Manage requests for information and coordinate input from across the organisation to deliver accurate responses within timeframes.
• Support the Minister’s Offices, Destination NSW executives and other NSW Government agencies in parliamentary and board processes.

Skills

Organised and detail-oriented

Research and analytical skills

Policy/Parliamentary experience

Job description

• Join Destination NSW, the champion and voice for the visitor economy within the NSW Government
• Destination NSW is a division of the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport
• Clerk Grade 7/8 position with a salary range $116,981 - $129,492 per annum plus superannuation
• Ongoing role located in The Rocks, Sydney

About the role

As the Senior Coordinator, Ministerial, Parliamentary & Board Services, you will coordinate and prepare high-quality briefs, briefing notes and correspondence to support Ministerial, Parliamentary and Board processes. Working closely with stakeholders across Destination NSW, you will manage requests for information, coordinate input from across the organisation and ensure responses are accurate, well considered and delivered within required timeframes. You will also monitor emerging issues and changes in the visitor economy to help anticipate information needs and support organisational priorities.

You will be part of a small team providing end-to-end support to the Minister’s Offices, Destination NSW executives and other NSW Government agencies. The team plays an important role in preparing for Parliamentary sittings and Budget Estimates, managing sensitive requests and supporting the Destination NSW Board Secretariat. You will also contribute to improving administrative practices, records management and processes to support the effective delivery of the team’s services.

About Destination NSW

Destination NSW is the champion and voice for the visitor economy within the NSW Government. Spearheading a whole-of-government approach to visitor economy growth, Destination NSW influences and shapes the visitor economy through strategic research, policy and thought leadership, stakeholder engagement and consultation, commercial partnerships and investment in visitor experiences, business support, marketing and events. Destination NSW is also the major investor in Business Events Sydney (BESydney) for the purpose of securing more international and domestic conventions, incentive travel reward programs, corporate events and exhibitions.

About You

You are an organised and detail-oriented professional with experience preparing advice, briefs and recommendations in a ministerial or parliamentary environment. You have an understanding of government, including cabinet and parliamentary processes, and can manage competing priorities and stakeholder requests in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while maintaining confidentiality and producing high-quality work. You are proactive, use your initiative and can work both independently and as part of a team.

You have strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to monitor current and emerging issues and provide accurate, relevant information that supports government and organisational priorities. You also have experience reviewing administrative processes and systems, identifying opportunities for improvement and developing practical solutions to improve the way work is delivered.

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

Closing Date

Monday 23 November 2026 [11:59pm]

Contact

For any questions related to the role please contact Deborah O’Connor, Associate Director – Ministerial, Parliamentary & Board Services via [e-mail].

For any questions about the recruitment process or to discuss reasonable adjustments please contact Sally McRae, Talent Acquisition Partner via [e-mail].

Working at the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport (DCITHS)

At DCITHS we unite the state’s key creative industries, Cultural Institutions, hospitality, entertainment, sports and tourism entities.

Collaborating with our stakeholders, we grow industries, create vibrant places, support wellbeing and enrich the cultural and creative life of NSW by:

• driving visitation, participation and attendance for diverse events and experiences
• enabling dynamic precincts, venues and creative industries
• creating connection between people and their communities
• providing inspiring, safe and accessible experiences and facilities for individuals and groups.

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 Sally McRae, Talent Acquisition Partner via [e-mail]. 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.

A talent pool may be created from this recruitment action for ongoing and temporary roles for this role or similar roles that may become available over the next 18 months.