Cultural Projects Coordinator

Caring for our city, creating a future for all

Our people are passionate about their communities and connected to their teams. They’re motivated by our genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion, and our clear, compelling plan for our global city: Sustainable Sydney 2030 – 2050 Continuing the Vision.

Be part of a purpose-led organisation with care at its core. You’ll make a difference by acting in the best interests of our communities and city. Be better together with collaborative and inclusive partnerships. Embrace possibilities and be open to new ideas and creating bold solutions.

About the role

Are you passionate about creative spaces and cultural infrastructure? We’re looking for a motivated and experienced Cultural Projects Coordinator to help deliver and manage programs that support artists, creative workers, and cultural organisations across our vibrant city.

In this dynamic role, you’ll help bring the City’s Cultural Strategy 2025–2035 to life by leading initiatives that support a thriving arts and culture scene, expanding access to affordable creative spaces and promoting long-term cultural sustainability.

What you’ll do:

• lead and manage projects that expand and support Sydney’s cultural infrastructure
• collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver creative space programs
• develop content for EOIs, leases, grants, contracts and related documentation
• assess funding applications and manage relationships with cultural tenants
• drive strategic outcomes that increase inclusion, participation and sector resilience.

We're looking for someone with:

• experience working with artists, cultural organisations or creative workers in Sydney
• tertiary qualifications in arts, creative industries or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• strong project management skills, with a track record of delivering cultural initiatives
• ability to manage multiple priorities with maturity, discretion, and sound judgement
• proven stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills across diverse groups
• understanding of cultural space management in a government or complex environment.

Be part of shaping Sydney’s cultural future - apply now and help create the spaces where creativity can thrive.

This role has the option of a rostered day off each month, known as a 19-day month.

The recommended applicant must complete a pre-employment health declaration and a criminal history check.

Applications must be submitted online by 11:59pm, Sunday 25th May

For more information, contact Marni Jackson, Cultural Projects Manager on 02 9265 9825

What we can offer you

You’ll work with passionate, welcoming and supportive people who care for our communities and create a future for all.

Flexible working

• 3 days of care and cultural leave each year for health and wellbeing activities, cultural and religious days or events of significance
• Collaborative approach to flexible working
• City centre head office, with many public transport options.

Professional development

• Leadership and management development program
• Further education program providing reimbursement of course fees, and study and exam leave
• Opportunity to attend external courses and conferences
• Long service and employee recognition awards
• Employee assistance program offering free, confidential counselling

Supporting families

• 26 weeks paid parental leave and 6 weeks paid partner leave
• Paid and unpaid adoption and long-term fostering leave
• Paid superannuation for up to 52 weeks of parental leave
• Part-time and job-sharing options available
• Supportive return-to-work environment

Inclusive culture

• Recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia
• Active employee networks including City Women, City Pride, DiverseCity and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander network
• Recognised family inclusive workplace
• Veteran employment supporter

How to apply

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds in a workplace as diverse as our communities. We’re passionate about gender balance, with an executive team two-thirds female and half of leadership roles held by women.

All applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, veterans and people of diverse sexualities and genders, are encouraged to join us.

We’re a disability confident recruiter. If you identify as a person with disability and require support for your application or the recruitment process, contact us at recruitment@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au or 02 9265 9333.