Venue Support Coordinator

VENUE SUPPORT COORDINATOR, SOUND NSW

• Join Create NSW, a group within the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport
• Clerk Grade 7/8 with a salary range of $106,025 - $117,363
• Temporary 1 year role based in Sydney, NSW

About the role

Part of the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport, Create NSW is focused on growing and supporting the arts, culture and creative industries in NSW for everyone to enjoy.

At Create NSW, we are committed to developing, empowering and strengthening arts, screen, music, culture and the creative industries in our state. We believe the work created by artists and creatives is essential to community wellbeing, and supporting the sector not only enriches the lives of all those who live in NSW but adds significant stimulus to the economy. Through our funding and cultural infrastructure programs, we work to embed arts in the everyday and deliver new, innovative and exciting arts and cultural services and experiences for the people of NSW. Together we can build a future where creativity flourishes, communities thrive, and culture lies at the heart of our state’s identity.

Sound NSW is a dedicated office in the NSW Government committed to the growth, development, and promotion of contemporary music in NSW. By championing and investing in contemporary music, Sound NSW aims to foster creative careers, encourage innovation, enhance export opportunities, and create positive outcomes for artists, industry professionals, music businesses, and audiences.

As the Venue Support Coordinator, you'll be instrumental in supporting and developing sustainable infrastructure for live performance venues. Reporting to the Manager of Music Investments and Partnerships, you'll play a key role in driving the contemporary music industry’s growth by providing expert guidance and advice, and developing funding frameworks and guidelines to drive growth in the contemporary music industry. In this role you will make a tangible impact on the contemporary music scene in NSW. We offer a collaborative environment where innovation and creativity are encouraged, and your contributions will help shape the future of live music across the state.

In this role you will:

• Advise live music venues on infrastructure development, planning, and government regulations.
• Support venues through the Venues Unlocked grants application process and provide guidance developing project plans, monitoring performance, managing risks, and ensuring timely delivery and compliance.
• Coordinate assessment panels, providing accurate documentation and reporting,
• Liaise with local councils to promote the Venues Unlocked program.
• Work across teams and with the wider agency to ensure alignment of plans, resolve issues, and deliver agreed outcomes.
• Oversee project management, procurement, and support services to meet quality standards, budgets, and timeframes.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, providing advice on emerging issues and risks.

Should you require any further information about the role please contact Jana Gibson, Senior Manager, Music Investment and Partnerships, Sound NSW via jana.gibson@create.nsw.gov.au

About You

To be successful within this role, you will have:

• Experience in civic or cultural infrastructure project management or a related field.
• Knowledge and experience of local government planning regulations and processes.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications or demonstrated, equivalent professional experience.

Applicants from First Nations and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CaLD) backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

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

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: Friday, 4th October 2024 [10.00AM]

Contact: Laura Steele, A/Talent Acquisition Partner via Laura.Steele@dciths.nsw.gov.au

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.

Location: The Rocks, AU

Posted Date: 10/1/2024