Arts Funding And Development Lead

Arts Funding and Development Lead

• Join Create NSW, a Group within the Department of Enterprise, Investment and Trade
• Clerk Grade 7/8 with starting salary of $106,025
• Ongoing role based in Sydney NSW

About Create NSW

Part of the Department of Enterprise, Industry and Trade cluster, Create NSW focusses specifically on achieving the NSW Government’s priority of fostering excellence in arts, music, screen and culture in NSW. We work collaboratively with artists and arts workers, the arts and cultural sector and our partners within government to provide a range of support services including management of grants of varying scales to recipient government and non-government organisations; overseeing more than $2.5b in cultural infrastructure projects to create the spaces where arts can flourish; and managing a portfolio of arts and heritage properties predominantly leased to cultural organisations.

At Create NSW, we are committed to growing, empowering and strengthening the arts, music, screen and culture sectors in our state. Support of the arts not only enriches the lives of all those who live in NSW but adds significant stimulus to the economy. We strive to embed arts in the everyday and deliver new, innovative and exciting arts and cultural services and experiences for the people of NSW.

The Arts Funding and Development Lead coordinates the assessment of applications for funding, assists with the funding decision and recommendation process, and performs related administration to contribute to the vibrancy and viability of the arts, culture and screen sectors in NSW.

About the Role 

Create NSW have an exciting, ongoing opportunity for an Arts Funding and Development Lead to join the team! In this role, you will:

• Coordinate the assessment of applications for Create NSW’s arts and cultural funding programs and assist with the decision/recommendation process.
• Monitor, review and coordinate the funding assessment process of peer panels.
• Coordinate efficient end-to-end administration and information management of contracts associated with designated funding programs.
• Support broader project/program development, assessments, negotiations and project/program implementations, to enhance the vibrancy and viability of the sector.
• Support the review of funding frameworks and processes, to improve the quality of investment and funding decisions.
• Maintain constructive relationships with diverse stakeholder groups to facilitate collaboration, foster support and effectively represent Create NSW.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Peter Wood, Senior Manager, Arts Funding and Development via **********@create.nsw.gov.au

About You

• You possess good sector knowledge and experience undertaking funding assessments and related contracts administration.
• You can deliver on multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment where there may be conflicting interests and priorities from a range of stakeholders.
• You have well developed research and analysis abilities which will contribute to informed decision making and accurate recommendations.
• You possess strong written and verbal communication skills that contribute to the preparation of clear briefs, presentations, and accurate reports.

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you! To learn more about the role, please view the Role Description here.

How to Apply!

Your application must include a cover letter and an up-to-date resume that details your capabilities and experience in relation to the above role. 

Closing Date: Wednesday, 14th February 2024 [10.00am]

For any questions regarding the recruitment please contact Laura Steele, Talent Advisor via ***********@enterprise.nsw.gov.au

Clerk Grade 7/8 $106,025 - $117,363 plus 11% superannuation and annual leave loading.

Working at the Department of Enterprise, Investment and Trade

Enterprise, Investment and Trade (EIT) helps make NSW the best place in the world to live, visit, study, play, invest and do business.

The EIT portfolio brings together NSW’s key cultural, hospitality, entertainment and tourism groups alongside our leading economic development and investment attraction organisations.

We are committed to providing diversity, inclusivity and equality in our workplaces. across our department allows us to be a true reflection of NSW citizens. If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please notify us on your application form.

A recruitment 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.

We are open to the role being primarily based in Regional NSW, with some travel to our Sydney based offices, as required.