Project Officer

• Join Screen 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
• Temporary role (up to 30 June 2026) based in The Rocks, Sydney

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 Project Officer provides project support and coordination across Screen NSW, working closely with the Head of Screen NSW and the wider team. You will help manage day-to-day operations, ensuring that projects and operational priorities are delivered on time and to a high standard, while also keeping documentation, reporting and governance processes up to date.

You will take responsibility for a variety of tasks, from making travel bookings and coordinating diaries, meetings and correspondence, to preparing reports and briefing materials for a range of audiences. The role also supports business operations such as finance, procurement and recruitment, and involves building effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders to ensure smooth delivery of outcomes.

For any questions related to the role, please contact Anita Lai, Associate Director, Governance & Strategy via

About You

You will bring experience in providing executive support and administrative services, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work to tight deadlines. Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the capacity to support boards, committees and senior leaders will help you succeed in this role.

Ideally, you have experience working with stakeholders in the screen or digital games industries, along with some knowledge of grants administration and compliance processes. Experience within NSW Government, along with the ability to use databases to produce information and reports for decision making, will also be highly regarded.

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 31st October 2025 [10.00AM]

Recruitment Contact: Amanda Paterson, 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.