Senior Space Analyst

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

Job summary

Create NSW in Sydney is seeking a Senior Space Analyst to provide specialist property and space advice across cultural infrastructure. You will identify, assess and shortlist suitable properties, balancing commercial, operational and cultural needs to support fit-for-purpose spaces.

Working with Create NSW and other agencies, you will analyse data from property databases, conduct site investigations, and develop practical, evidence-based advice to support strategic decisions about current and

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline or demonstrated equivalent professional experience.
• Knowledge of property functions within a government context, including commercial partnerships, leasing, acquisitions, divestments, renewals and relocations.
• Understanding of NSW planning legislation and its application to property and infrastructure matters.
• Understanding of cultural infrastructure and the operational, spatial and commercial requirements of creative spaces.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess complex information and provide clear advice.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills with government, industry and creative sector stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist property and space advice across a diverse portfolio of cultural infrastructure.
• Collaborate with Create NSW and other government agencies, using internal/external property databases, spatial data and site investigations.
• Identify, assess and shortlist properties that meet project and operational requirements.
• Balance commercial, operational, spatial and cultural considerations to support fit-for-purpose spaces.
• Assess current and future space requirements and develop practical, evidence-based advice for strategic decision-making.

Skills

Property knowledge

Planning legislation understanding

Cultural infrastructure understanding

Analytical and problem solving

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline

Job description

• Join Create NSW, a division of the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport
• Clerk Grade 9/10 with a salary range of $133,348- $146,945 per annum plus superannuation
• Temporary role (up to 12 months) based in The Rocks, NSW

Are you an urban planning or infrastructure professional with a strong understanding of government property, planning legislation, and the unique needs of the creative sector? Join Create NSW as a Senior Space Analyst and help shape the future of cultural infrastructure across NSW. This is an opportunity to apply your expertise to complex and meaningful projects, supporting the delivery of spaces that enable creative practitioners, organisations and communities to work, create and connect.

About the role

As Senior Space Analyst, you will provide specialist property and space advice across a diverse portfolio of cultural infrastructure.

You will work collaboratively within Create NSW and other government agencies and stakeholders, utilising internal and external property databases, spatial data and site investigations to identify, assess and shortlist suitable properties that meet project and operational requirements. You will help balance commercial, operational, spatial and cultural considerations to support fit-for-purpose and sustainable creative spaces.

You will assess current and future space requirements, identify opportunities and risks, and develop practical, evidence-based advice to support strategic decision-making.

About Create NSW

Create NSW supports the people, places, communities, and creative work that shape the cultural life of NSW. Through investment, programs and partnerships, we help make creativity visible, valued and part of everyday life. Our work is guided by the NSW Government’s Creative Communities policy and a commitment to a vibrant, inclusive and future-focused sector.

About You

To be successful in the role, you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline or demonstrated equivalent relevant professional experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of property functions within a government context, including commercial partnerships, leasing, acquisitions, divestments, renewals and relocations.
• An understanding of NSW planning legislation and its application to property and infrastructure matters.
• An understanding of cultural infrastructure, including the unique operational, spatial and commercial requirements of creative spaces and the needs of creative practitioners and organisations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex information and provide clear, practical advice.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with government, industry and creative sector stakeholders.

Closing Date

Thursday 1 October 2026 [11:59PM]

Contact

For any role specific questions, please reach out to Gavin Jackson, Associate Director Creative Spaces Development & Delivery 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

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 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.