Senior Associate, Cabinet & Ministerial and Parliamentary Services

Exciting opportunity to join the Government Relations Team within Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport

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

Ongoing and temporary opportunities based in Sydney NSW - hybrid working arrangements may be available within business operational needs

About the role

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.

The Department and its portfolio agencies are creating social and economic opportunities across the creative, visitor and night-time economies, prioritising First Nations artists, stories and culture, and ensuring arts, culture and sport are at the heart of every community to be enjoyed and accessed by all.

These key roles take a lead in delivering high-quality Cabinet, Ministerial and Parliamentary operations, policy and project work for the Department, undertaking problem solving and liaising with internal and external stakeholders to manage the effective coordination and delivery of advice and support services for Ministers and their offices.

About You

You will have a demonstrated ability to understand complex issues and policies, solve problems and communicate with diverse stakeholders, thinking critically to ensure the team delivers a wide range of high-quality Cabinet, Ministerial or Parliamentary advice, services and projects.

You have an understanding of Parliamentary and Cabinet processes, the Westminster system, the NSW legislative framework, and the delivery of services and associated systems and processes.

You have well-developed organisational skills and a demonstrated ability to work in a small team environment delivering to tight deadlines. The roles will be assigned to work in a specific team but may be required to temporarily support other teams within Government Relations, as required.

You enjoy working in a fast-paced environment supporting key government decision-making and accountability processes.

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.

To learn more about the role, please download a copy of the role descriptions below:

Senior Associate, Ministerial and Parliamentary Services

Senior Associate, Cabinet Services

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 above role.

Closing Date: Friday 10th September 2025 10.00AM]

Contact: For any questions regarding the roles please contact Ian Young, Director Government Relations via [email protected] or 02 9228 5261

For enquiries relating to the recruitment process please contact Talent Partner, James Changkaeomanee – [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.