Manager, Government Relations

Manager, Government Relations
Join Create NSW, a Group within the Department of Enterprise, Investment and Trade
Exciting opportunity to contribute to the vibrancy and cultural life of NSW
Clerk Grade 9/10 with starting salary of $120,859
About Create NSW
Create NSW is the State’s government agency dedicated to growing, empowering and strengthening the arts, screen, music and culture sectors in NSW. Our vision is for NSW to be known for its bold and exciting arts and culture that engages the community and reflects our state’s rich diversity.
Create NSW’s reach is significant. 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.
We work to raise the profile, reach and impact of NSW’s arts, screen, music and culture, support the career development of artists and practitioners – to create, perform, inspire, lead and influence. We collaborate with the sector, with business, with other levels of government and with community to create a strong space for creativity to thrive, for all voices to be heard, and to ensure we have a resilient creative industry.
About the Role
The Manager, Government Relations manages key relationships within Create NSW and other areas of government to coordinate cabinet and parliamentary processes and prepare strategic and evidence-based advice and recommendations to support decisions relating to arts, cultural and creative industries policy, planning and investment. Working closely with the Senior Manager, Strategy and Projects, the Manager, Government Relations is responsible for delivering high-quality Cabinet, Ministerial and Parliamentary operations, including policy and project work and liaising within and across the Department, cluster, Ministerial offices and the government sector to ensure effective coordination of high-quality advice and services.
Your responsibilities will include:
Analysis and interpretation of complex information including policy and finance related material and clear communication of findings and outcomes suitable to senior executives.
Building and maintaining effective working relationships and communications with diverse stakeholders to source accurate information, negotiate priorities and deliver responsive, high-quality and appropriate advice to senior executives and Ministers.
Contributing to a culture of collaboration and accountability that encourages proactive information flow and knowledge sharing.
Managing the preparation of cabinet, ministerial or parliamentary material, including executive and ministerial briefings and cabinet related material and responses to submissions.
Managing, influencing and reporting on recommendations from major inquiries and reforms relevant to the arts, culture, and creative industries.
Coordinating internal document workflows, deadlines and approvals; and regular review of systems, guidelines and processes to drive continuous improvement.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Christopher Hodge, Senior Manager, Strategy and Projects via ***************@create.nsw.gov.au
About You
To be successful in this role you will have:
A demonstrated ability to communicate with influence, and strong experience delivering a wide range of high-quality cabinet, ministerial or parliamentary advice, services and projects. You are skilled at undertaking research and analysis and preparing briefs and reports.
An understanding of ministerial, parliamentary and cabinet processes, the Westminster system, the NSW legislative framework and the delivery of services and associated systems and processes.
Strong negotiation and organisational skills and a demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced, high-volume environment with tight deadlines.
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 9/10 $120,859 - $133,183 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.