Senior First Nations Strategy Lead – Policy & Growth

Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport; Sydney; On-site; AUD 133,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

Create NSW, a division of the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport, seeks a Senior First Nations Strategy Development Lead to drive inclusive strategies, policies and programs for the First Nations arts, culture and creative industries sector in NSW.

You will provide strategic, evidence-based advice, support subsector planning, and translate government priorities into practical initiatives that deliver meaningful sector outcomes and equitable funding access.

Qualifications

• Experience in First Nations policy development and strategic planning within the arts, culture or creative industries.
• Experience developing evidence-based advice for government, such as new policy proposals, business cases or strategic recommendations.
• Demonstrated experience developing and delivering strategies, plans or programs that achieve measurable outcomes.
• Strong research, analytical and evaluation skills, with the ability to turn complex information into clear strategic advice.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and partnership skills, with the ability to build trust, influence outcomes and navigate diverse perspectives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop evidence-based policy advice and strategic recommendations relating to First Nations arts, culture and creative industries.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of strategies and plans in partnership with key stakeholders and strategy sponsors.
• Design and deliver strategic frameworks and initiatives that support innovation, growth and opportunity across NSW’s creative industries.
• Research and analyse emerging trends, opportunities and challenges to inform policy and strategic decision-making.
• Develop reports, evaluation findings and recommendations to strengthen existing strategies and support continuous improvement.
• Engage with First Nations arts and cultural stakeholders, industry working groups and government partners to identify opportunities and policy levers that address sector priorities.
• Monitor and report on the implementation of the Creative Communities policy and related government priorities, including supporting whole-of-government reporting and the three-yearly Creative Statement to Parliament.
• Participate in cross-government, cross-jurisdiction forums and communities of practice to share insights, monitor progress and support effective implementation.

Skills

First Nations policy development

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Policy advisory

Clear communication

Education

Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline

Job description

Create NSW, a division of the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport, seeks a Senior First Nations Strategy Development Lead to drive inclusive strategies, policies and programs for the First Nations arts, culture and creative industries sector in NSW.

You will provide strategic, evidence-based advice, support subsector planning, and translate government priorities into practical initiatives that deliver meaningful sector outcomes and equitable funding access.