Senior Data and Insights Lead

• Join Create NSW, a division 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 The Rocks, Sydney CBD

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

In this role, you'll use data to help shape the future of arts, culture and the creative industries in NSW. You'll collect, analyse and interpret complex information to provide insights that guide program design and policy development. You'll work with varied data sources to analyse trends, measure impact and identify opportunities for growth, ensuring your findings are accurate, relevant and easy to understand.

You'll also collaborate with technical specialists and sector partners to develop tools, visualisations and reports that bring data to life. By exploring trends, opportunities and challenges, you'll contribute to evidence-based initiatives that support a vibrant, inclusive and sustainable creative sector.

For any questions related to the role, please contact Cassandra Carolin, Senior Manager, Research & Evaluation via

About You

You're an analytical thinker who enjoys working with complex data and turning it into clear, practical insights. You are confident using tools such as Power BI and can draw meaningful conclusions from varied data sources and communicate your findings in a way that supports informed decision-making. Some knowledge of economic analysis or related concepts would also be an advantage.

You'll bring curiosity, adaptability and a collaborative approach to your work. In a small, fast-moving team, you're comfortable shifting between different projects and priorities, maintaining accuracy and clarity under pressure while keeping up to date with emerging trends and best practice in data analysis.

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 14 November 2025
[10.00AM]
- Applications submitted after the closing time and date will not be considered.

Contact
: James Changkaeomanee, Talent Acquisition Partner via

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.