First Nations Program Delivery Officer in Sydney

This is an opportunity to contribute to programs that support the growth, visibility and participation of First Nations creatives and communities across NSW. You will work in a collaborative and purpose-driven environment where your contribution can help shape programs, strengthen partnerships and support a thriving and inclusive creative sector.

As the First Nations Program Delivery Officer, you will support the delivery of First Nations-specific grants, programs and initiatives that create meaningful opportunities for First Nations artists, organisations and communities across NSW. You will play an important role in coordinating program activities and grants administration, ensuring programs are delivered transparently, efficiently and in line with government requirements. Working collaboratively with internal teams, government partners, creative organisations and communities, you will help ensure investment achieves positive and equitable outcomes.

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.

What you’ll do:

• Support the planning, coordination and delivery of First Nations programs and initiatives aligned with NSW Government priorities and the Creative Communities policy.
• Coordinate grants administration activities, including supporting applications, assessments, contracting, monitoring and acquittals in line with established processes and requirements.
• Provide project and program support, including preparing plans, documentation, reports and information for monitoring and evaluation.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with government, industry partners, organisations and creative communities to support effective engagement and shared outcomes.
• Undertake research and gather information to support meaningful engagement with First Nations creative communities and inform program development and delivery.
• Coordinate and communicate program information to stakeholders and respond to enquiries, feedback and emerging issues, escalating matters where appropriate.
• Support program assessment, evaluation, governance and assurance activities, identifying risks and contributing to continuous improvement.
• Contribute to reports, submissions, correspondence, business cases and other program documentation, including House and Estimate Notes.

About You:

You will be an organised and collaborative program professional who is passionate about supporting opportunities for First Nations artists, organisations and communities. You will bring:

• Knowledge of contemporary grants management practices, ideally within a government environment.
• Experience using grants management systems such as OneGMS, SmartyGrants or similar platforms.
• Experience supporting projects or programs from planning and coordination through to implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and respond to changing requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to develop clear program materials, reports and correspondence.
• The ability to build respectful and productive relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• An understanding of the importance of culturally appropriate engagement and equitable access to opportunities for First Nations creative communities.

This is an Identified role. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identity is a genuine requirement of the role under Section 14d of the Anti‑Discrimination Act 1977 and as such Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identity is an essential requirement of the role. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identified positions are developed where identity, cultural knowledge or connections are a genuine aspect of the role.

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.