Senior Manager First Nations Strategy and Engagement (Sound NSW) (Identified)

Senior Manager, First Nations Strategy and Engagement (Sound NSW) (Identified)

• Join Sound NSW, a division within the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport
• Clerk Grade 11 / 12 with a salary range of $149,739 - $173,174 per annum plus superannuation
• Ongoing role based in Sydney, NSW

About the role

The Senior Manager, First Nations Strategy and Engagement (Sound NSW) role will be primarily responsible for engaging with and delivering outcomes for First Nations artists, music and culture within the NSW contemporary music sector.

The role will ensure Sound NSW establishes and maintains strong and productive relationships with external stakeholders across other government agencies, the music industry, and the community sector across NSW. The Senior Manager, First Nations Strategy and Engagement works closely with the Head of Sound NSW to deliver strategic and operational priorities, while anticipating and responding to opportunities, challenges and deadlines.

Essential Requirements

This is an identified role under Section 14d of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 and as such Aboriginality is an essential requirement of the role. Aboriginal identified positions are developed where Aboriginal identity, cultural knowledge or connections are a genuine aspect of the role. Positions are specifically noted under the provisions of the NSW Anti-discrimination Act (1977) for Aboriginal people who meet the following criteria :

The options below are available to applicants in confirming Aboriginality, one of which must be uploaded to the job application to be considered for the role :

A statutory declaration (if the applicant has no other formal documentary evidence)

About You

The ideal candidate should demonstrate the following key knowledge and experience :

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

How to Apply

Your application must include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) and an up-to-date resume (maximum 5 pages) that details your capabilities and experience in relation to the above role. Applications must be submitted via our recruitment portal; applications will not be accepted by email.

Closing Date

Thursday 5 February 2026 [10.00AM]

Contact

For more information on the role please contact Emily Collins, Head of Sound NSW via emily.collins@sound.nsw.gov.au

For enquiries relating to the recruitment process please contact Sally McRae, Talent Acquisition Partner via recruitment@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 :

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.

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