A rare opportunity to transform NSW’s cultural spaces, champion creative hubs and build an ecosystem of venues that inspire and shape the future of the creative industries in NSW.Senior Executive Band 1, total remuneration package between $247,264 and $272,210Ongoing role based in Sydney CBD Create NSW leads programs and initiatives to activate and manage cultural spaces across NSW. With responsibility for a $1 billion property portfolio, this role is central to ensuring arts and culture have the spaces they need to thrive. From large scale developments to re-adaptive building uses this role will lead the strategic direction and implementation of Create NSW’s space agenda. We are seeking a collaborative leader to join us as Director, Creative Spaces. This role will oversee activation and management of key cultural assets, and build partnerships that drive innovative approaches, ensuring NSW’s creative spaces are accessible, sustainable and fit for purpose. To learn more about the role, please click here to download our role description. About the role Reporting to the Executive Director, Create NSW this role will: Lead activation, management and reform initiatives across a significant cultural property portfolioBuild strong partnerships with government, industry, tenants and community stakeholders to drive outcomesApply expertise in the property lifecycle, governance and tenancy management to maximise use and value of creative assetsDrive regulatory reform, while thinking beyond regulation to deliver practical and impactful projectsProvide steady and inclusive leadership to a team that navigating recent change, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture About youYou are a visionary leader with the insight and experience to shape impact across the creative industries and broader public sector. You bring expertise in property and tenancy management, stakeholder engagement and negotiation, with the ability to manage complex commercial partnerships. Knowledge of heritage conservation is desirable but not essential. You are a nimble thinker, able to influence, problem-solve and push projects forward in a complex regulatory environment. You have a strong understanding of the intersection between property and the arts, culture and creative sectors, including sector-specific complexities. This is a unique opportunity to manage an exciting property portfolio, balancing commercial acumen with a passion for arts and culture. How to applyClick Apply Now to submit your application online. Please include a cover letter and a brief resume that details your capabilities and experience in relation to the role. Closing dateMonday, 29 September 2025 [9.59am] ContactFor any questions, please contact Lisa Smith, Executive Talent Partner by email: lisa.smith@dciths.nsw.gov.au Working at the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and SportAt 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 wecreate social and economic opportunities for the statesupport the creation of jobs across the creative, visitor and night-time economiesprioritise First Nations artists, stories and cultureensure arts, culture and sport are at the heart of every community to be enjoyed and accessed by alldrive visitation through events, campaigns and visitor experience developmentactivate our night-time and creative economies to unlock unique precincts and community spacesdeliver a vibrant and responsible hospitality, liquor, racing and gaming environmentsupport 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 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.
