Secretariat and Governance Officer

Secretariat and Governance 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
• 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 support the smooth operation of Create NSW's boards and committees by delivering reliable executive and secretariat services. You'll help coordinate meetings, manage governance processes, maintain accurate records, and assist with board appointments and related documentation. Your work will contribute directly to Create NSW's commitment to strong, transparent decision-making across the cultural sector.

You'll also play an important part in broader governance and project activity across the division. This includes working with internal and external stakeholders, supporting Artform Board assessment processes, coordinating input for Cultural Ministers Meetings, and assisting with planning, reporting and risk management. Through this mix of responsibilities, you'll help ensure Create NSW's programs and partnerships are well supported and aligned with its wider strategic objectives.

For any questions related to the role, please contact Daniel Teudt, Associate Director, Executive & Business Support via

About You  

You bring solid experience supporting boards, committees or advisory groups, ideally within government or the not-for-profit sector. You're confident preparing agendas and minutes, managing actions, and handling sensitive information with discretion. Your background includes drafting governance documents, coordinating complex meeting schedules and keeping accurate records, along with a clear understanding of Ministerial and Cabinet processes. You write well, communicate clearly, and can produce board papers and briefings that are accurate and easy to follow.

You're someone who can balance competing demands while keeping stakeholders informed and engaged. You use sound judgement when dealing with complex or sensitive matters and maintain a strong awareness of issues that may affect the people you support. You're comfortable working across different systems and workflows (such as Objective, SharePoint, or similar tools) and you understand the full lifecycle of board membership, from appointments and renewals to inductions and conflicts management.

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: Thursday 20 November 2025 [10.00AM] 

Contact: Sally McRae, 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.