Join Screen NSW, part of the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport

Clerk Grade 9/10 with a salary range of $129,464 - $142,665 per annum plus superannuation

Ongoing role based in Sydney CBD

About the role

Screen NSW is the state’s screen funding body and supports the industry through a range of initiatives and programs while also promoting NSW as a premier filmmaking destination.

The Sector Investment Manager - Screen, plays a key role in supporting the NSW screen industry by managing funding assessments for screen programs, including online content, and related administrative processes. Your work will help ensure projects are assessed fairly and transparently, align with government priorities, and contribute to a vibrant and sustainable sector. You'll work closely with producers, government agencies, and industry stakeholders to provide clear advice, evaluate funding applications - particularly in development, production, and online content - and guide recommendations to the relevant advisory committee.

This is a hands-on role that requires sound judgement, strong sector knowledge, and a commitment to accountability. You’ll manage contracts and funding processes from start to finish, contribute to the development of broader funding programs and career pathways, and help shape and refine investment frameworks. The role also involves responding to information requests and managing relationships across the industry to support informed, consistent and fair funding outcomes.

For any questions related to the role, please contact Lauren Edwards, Senior Manager Content Investment, Screen NSW via [email protected].

About You

You possess a strong understanding of the screen industry, particularly in online content and how it reaches audiences. You have experience assessing funding applications, preparing clear and well-justified recommendations, and managing contracts from start to finish. You’re confident working with producers, government agencies, and other stakeholders, and you understand how strategic funding decisions can support a thriving and diverse screen sector in NSW.

You have sound judgement and the ability to balance competing priorities while ensuring transparency, compliance, and alignment with government objectives. You take a structured and organised approach to your work, managing funding processes and information efficiently. You seek opportunities to refine programs and processes, to deliver meaningful benefits to the screen sector.

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

How to Apply

Your application must include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) and an up-to-date resume (maximum 5 pages) that details your capabilities and experience in relation to the above role. Applications must be submitted via our recruitment portal; applications will not be accepted by email.

Closing Date: Monday 21 July 2025 [10.00AM]

Contact: Sally McRae, Talent Acquisition Partner via [email protected]

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.

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.