Senior Secretariat and Governance 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 will provide high-level executive and secretariat support to Create NSW's boards and committees, ensuring strong governance, effective coordination, and sound strategic advice.

You will oversee meeting processes, manage documentation, support board appointments and help align board activities with Create NSW's broader objectives and legislative obligations. Acting as a key liaison point, you'll work closely with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate communication, resolve issues, and maintain the integrity of decision-making.

You will also manage Create NSW's governance and compliance framework, including risk management, assurance, and audit activities. Working collaboratively across the organisation, you'll promote best-practice governance, accountability, and business continuity, supporting the Associate Director to strengthen organisational resilience and embed a culture of continuous improvement. The role offers an opportunity to contribute to the effective operation of NSW's arts and cultural sector through robust governance and strategic oversight.

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

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About You

You bring experience in providing high-quality executive-level secretariat support, with a strong understanding of governance frameworks and processes. You're confident managing agendas, minutes and board actions, and you take care to ensure decisions are well-documented and compliant. You have a strong background in governance, with experience developing and maintaining systems and processes that support effective decision-making, accountability, and compliance.

You're skilled at balancing competing priorities and can anticipate and manage sensitive or complex issues with discretion and diplomacy. You understand the importance of embedding consistent risk and assurance practices and can navigate the demands of both executive support and governance oversight. Organised, calm under pressure, and attentive to detail, you build strong relationships and work effectively across teams to support sound governance and operational outcomes.

To learn more about the role, please
click here to download the role description
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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
: Monday 3 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.