Join Sound NSW, a division within the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport

Clerk Grade 11/12 with a salary range of $149,739 - $173,174

Temporary opportunity until 1 August 2027 based in Sydney, NSW

About the role

The Senior Manager, Operations and Governance (Sound) leads and contributes to executive operations, governance and compliance processes to support the implementation of the NSW Contemporary Music Strategy and a suite of policies and projects aimed to support the growth and development of contemporary music in NSW.

Working collaboratively with stakeholders from within the music industry and across government, the role is responsible for delivering exceptional executive, operational and administrative services, strategic projects and ensuring compliance with policies and legislation.

The role works closely with the Head of Sound NSW to shape and implement processes and ways of working that deliver strategic and operational priorities, while anticipating and responding to opportunities, challenges and deadlines.

About You

The ideal candidate should demonstrate the following key knowledge and experience:

Strong practical knowledge of the workings of government and its processes.

Extensive and successful experience in leading major program, project and / or change management initiatives within a large and complex environment.

Stakeholder management expertise and experience navigating through government processes combined with strong leadership skills and the ability to drive performance in complex, politically and commercially sensitive environment.

Experience working at a senior level in a complex organisation delivering expert advice to executive leadership

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

How to Apply!

Your application must include a cover letter and an up-to-date resume that details your capabilities and experience in relation to the role.

Closing Date: Thursday, 4th September 2025 [10.00AM]

Contact: For more information on the role please contact Emily Collins, Head of Sound NSW - [email protected]

For enquiries relating to the recruitment process please contact Natalie Caruana, Senior Talent Acquisition Lead, – [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.