Grants Support Officer

Grants Support Officer

• Join Create NSW, a division of the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport
• Clerk Grade 3/4 with a salary range of $84,659 - $92,701 per annum plus superannuation
• 2x temporary roles (up to 30 June 2026) based in The Rocks, Sydney

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

The Grants Support Officer supports the effective administration of grants across 24 Hour, Screen and Sound programs, helping to ensure funding is delivered transparently, efficiently and in line with government policies and processes. Your work will ensure funding is managed and distributed accurately, on time, and in line with government processes, so that investment in the arts and creative industries achieves its intended impact.

Day-to-day, you will support the team with tasks such as processing payments and invoices, managing records and correspondence, and coordinating meetings or events. You will also assist with monitoring and reporting on grants, responding to enquiries, and contributing to the preparation of briefs, helping the unit operate smoothly and transparently.

For any questions related to the role, please contact Cameron McRae, Associate Director, Grants Management via

About You

You have experience in providing administrative and financial support, with the ability to manage tasks such as processing invoices, generating purchase orders, and maintaining accurate records. You are confident using Microsoft Office programs and can handle routine transactions and correspondence with accuracy and attention to detail.

You are organised and reliable, able to balance competing priorities and meet deadlines. You are comfortable working in a team environment, supporting colleagues and responding to enquiries in a clear and professional way. Experience in grants administration and/or payment processes is desirable.

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: Monday 13 October 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.