City of Sydney

Cultural Projects Coordinator

Sydney

CULTURAL SPACE & SECTOR DEVELOPMENT/Creative City/CITY LIFE

Full Time/Permanent

$124,111 - $141,051 per annum plus superannuation

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 infrastructurecollaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver creative space programsdevelop content for EOIs, leases, grants, contracts and related documentationassess funding applications and manage relationships with cultural tenantsdrive 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 Sydneytertiary qualifications in arts, creative industries or a related field (or equivalent experience)strong project management skills, with a track record of delivering cultural initiativesability to manage multiple priorities with maturity, discretion, and sound judgementproven stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills across diverse groupsunderstanding 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.

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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 working3 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 workingCity centre head office, with many public transport options.Professional developmentLeadership and management development programFurther education program providing reimbursement of course fees, and study and exam leaveOpportunity to attend external courses and conferencesLong service and employee recognition awardsEmployee assistance program offering free, confidential counsellingSupporting families26 weeks paid parental leave and 6 weeks paid partner leavePaid and unpaid adoption and long-term fostering leavePaid superannuation for up to 52 weeks of parental leavePart-time and job-sharing options availableSupportive return-to-work environmentInclusive cultureRecognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of AustraliaActive employee networks including City Women, City Pride, DiverseCity and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander networkRecognised family inclusive workplaceVeteran employment supporter

Find out why a career at the City of Sydney might be right for you.

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. 

Select ‘apply now’ to submit your resume and selection criteria.