Grants Administration and Systems Lead

GRANTS ADMINISTRATION & SYSTEMS LEAD

• 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 12-month role based in Sydney, NSW

About the role

At Create NSW, we are committed to developing, empowering and strengthening arts, screen, music, 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 programs and services, we work to embed creativity 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.

We have a temporary Grants Administration & System Lead position within our Grants Operations team and will support Screen NSW.

Screen NSW focuses on assisting, promoting and strengthening the screen industry in NSW to promote Australia’s cultural identity, encourage employment in all aspects of screen production, stimulate investment in the sector, amplify the industry’s export potential, encourage innovation and enhance quality in the industry.

The Grants Administration & Systems Lead coordinates and undertakes the implementation, maintenance and delivery of administration and data/information systems relevant to funding programs, provides technical advice and support, and produces regular and ad-hoc reports to support effective planning, administration and decision making. The role also contributes to relevant development, planning and improvement initiatives.

In this role you will:

• Coordinate activities associated with the implementation, maintenance and delivery of administrative and data/information systems for relevant funding programs.
• Facilitate implementation and delivery of information resources and train the Grants Operations team on relevant data/information.
• Provide technical support to system users.
• Prepare ad hoc reports with analysis to support planning and decision making associated with policy/program development, investments and funding programs.
• Assist in enhancing investment and funding frameworks and processes for better decision-making.
• Provide advice on admin and data systems, manage risks, and build strong relationships with stakeholders to support and represent Create NSW.

Should you require any further information about the role please contact David Gordon, Director, Creative Economy via david.gordon@create.nsw.gov.au

About You

To be successful in this role you will have;

• Sound specialist knowledge and proven experience in the management and administration of database/information systems, analysis, reporting and records management, and/or
• Extensive experience with SmartyGrants or similar Grants management service

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: Monday, 7th October 2024 [10.00AM]

Contact: Laura Steele, 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: New South Wales, AU

Posted Date: 10/1/2024