Grants Officer

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

Clerk Grade 7/8 with a salary range of $113,574 - $125,720 per annum plus superannuation

3x temporary roles (up to 30 June 2026) based in The Rocks, Sydney

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 the role

The Grants Officer supports the effective administration of grants across 24 Hour, Screen and Sound programs, helping to ensure funding is delivered transparently, efficiently and in line with government policies and processes. You will be involved in coordinating activities across the full lifecycle of grants, from application and contract management through to financial acquittal, reporting and compliance.

You will also provide guidance and technical support to colleagues and stakeholders, ensuring systems and processes run smoothly and funding outcomes are achieved. The role involves maintaining accurate records, supporting consistent reporting and analysis, and building collaborative relationships to strengthen the delivery of grants and programs across the sector.

For any questions related to the role, please contact David Gordon, Director, Creative Economy via [email protected].

About You

You are someone who can balance strong attention to detail with the ability to build positive working relationships. You are confident working with a range of stakeholders, from colleagues to external partners, and are able to explain processes clearly to people with different levels of experience. You’re also comfortable managing competing priorities, providing timely information, and supporting decision-making through accurate reporting and analysis.

You bring an understanding of grants management in a government setting and experience using grants systems such as OneGMS, SmartyGrants, or similar platforms. You are adaptable and solutions-focused, keen to improve processes and help ensure funding programs are delivered fairly, consistently and with lasting benefit.

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: Friday 10 October 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.