Senior First Nations Program Lead (Identified)

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

Job summary

Create NSW, a division within the NSW Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport, is seeking a Senior First Nations Program Lead (Identified) based in Sydney to lead the development and delivery of programs for the First Nations arts and cultural sector.

You will build partnerships with communities, artists and government, apply funding policies, monitor outcomes and report on progress, while upholding cultural protocols and equity.

Qualifications

• Experience leading First Nations cultural strategies, programs or initiatives.
• Strong ability to build partnerships with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to prepare briefings, reports and business cases.
• Capability to monitor and improve programs and services.
• Commitment to equitable outcomes for First Nations arts and culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of First Nations programs observing cultural protocols.
• Build and maintain relationships with government, industry and community.
• Provide cultural advice to policies, programs and practices.
• Apply funding policies to ensure equitable access and capacity.
• Identify opportunities to promote First Nations sectors and outcomes.
• Lead post-program reviews, budget assessment and improvement.
• Prepare reports, submissions, briefs and business cases.
• Support governance, risk management and resource planning.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Risk management

Education

Tertiary qualifications or equivalent professional experience

Job description

Senior First Nations Program Lead (Identified) Join Create NSW a division within the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport Clerk Grade 9/10 with a salary range of $133,348 - $146,945 + super & leave loading Ongoing role based in Sydney, NSW Aboriginal identified role

About the role

As Senior First Nations Program Lead, you will lead the development and delivery of programs and initiatives that respond to the needs and priorities of the First Nations arts and cultural sector. You will work closely with First Nations communities, artists, organisations, industry and government stakeholders to develop culturally appropriate approaches, build partnerships and deliver outcomes aligned with government priorities and Create NSW objectives.

• Develop, manage and administer contemporary, community-centred programs, strategies and initiatives that observe First Nations cultural protocols.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with government, industry, community organisations and the First Nations arts and cultural sector.
• Provide cultural advice to support the development, implementation and review of policies, programs and practices across the division.
• Apply funding policies and procedures to support equitable access to funding and strengthen program capability.
• Identify opportunities to promote and advocate for the First Nations arts and cultural sector and strengthen outcomes for First Nations communities.
• Lead post-program reviews and evaluation activities to assess effectiveness, outcomes, budget performance and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Prepare high-quality reports, submissions, correspondence, briefings and business cases relating to First Nations programs.
• Support governance, assurance and risk management processes, identifying risks and implementing appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Manage multiple program activities, timelines, stakeholders and resources to deliver quality outcomes within agreed time and budget constraints.

About You

You will bring experience in developing and implementing First Nations cultural strategies, programs or initiatives, together with an understanding of cultural protocols and community-led approaches. You will be an experienced program and stakeholder manager who can build trusted relationships across government, industry and community. You will be confident providing advice, influencing stakeholders and bringing people together around shared objectives. You will also have:

• Strong program and project management experience, including managing competing priorities, timelines, budgets and risks.
• Experience developing partnerships and working collaboratively with a broad range of stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare briefings, reports, submissions and business cases.
• Experience monitoring, evaluating and improving programs and services.
• The ability to identify opportunities, solve problems and provide practical, culturally informed advice.
• A commitment to supporting equitable outcomes for the First Nations arts and cultural sector.

Essential Requirements

Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline or demonstrated equivalent relevant professional experience. This is an Identified role under Section 14d of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 and Aboriginality is an essential requirement of the role. Aboriginal identified positions are developed where Aboriginal identity, cultural knowledge or connections are a genuine aspect of the role.

To be eligible for this position, applicants must:

• be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent;
• identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person;
• be accepted as such by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

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:

• 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. 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.