Music Project Coordinator

Join Sound NSW, a division of the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and SportClerk Grade 7/8 with a salary range of $113,574 - $125,720 per annum plus superannuationTemporary role up to 30 June 2027 based in Sydney CBDSound NSWSound NSW is a dedicated office committed to the growth, development and promotion of contemporary music in NSW. Sound NSW aims to nurture creative careers, encourage innovation, enhance export opportunities, and create positive outcomes for artists, industry professionals, music businesses, and audiences.About the roleThe Music Project Coordinator supports the development and delivery of policy and project initiatives that strengthen and grow the contemporary music industry across NSW.Working as part of Sound NSW, you will provide practical project coordination support to ensure agreed outcomes are delivered on time and within scope. This includes managing documentation, tracking progress, and supporting the smooth administration of programs and initiatives from start to finish.The role also involves preparing and coordinating a wide range of written materials, such as reports, briefing notes, governance papers and presentations, ensuring complex information is clear and accurate for different audiences. You will build and maintain positive relationships with collaborators across the NSW Government as well as music industry stakeholders, providing relevant advice and information, and contributing to the ongoing improvement of strategies, policies and projects. By identifying risks and supporting sound project administration, you will help deliver strong outcomes through meaningful engagement with the sector.For any questions related to the role, please contact Pam Thornback, Senior Manager, Policy and Projects via About YouYou bring an understanding of the contemporary music sector and a genuine interest in supporting its growth and development across NSW. Trusted relationships within the sector will be highly regarded, as will your ability to engage constructively with a wide range of stakeholders across industry, government and community settings.You are confident coordinating multiple projects at once, often involving significant budgets, competing priorities and tight deadlines. You can anticipate and manage sensitive or contentious issues with sound judgement, and provide clear, accurate advice in a timely way. You are calm under pressure, well organised, and you take care to ensure information is well prepared, risks are considered and stakeholders are kept informed throughout the life of a project.To learn more about the role, please click here to download the role description.How to ApplyYour 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 12 March 2026 [10.00AM AEDT]Contact: Sally McRae, Talent Acquisition Partner via 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 we:Create 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 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.

Created: 2026-02-25