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Project Officer, Engagement Join the Office of the 24 Hour Economy Commissioner, a division of the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport Clerk Grade 7/8 with a salary range of $113,574 - $125,720 per annum plus superannuation Temporary role up to 24 December 2026 based in Sydney CBD About the role The Project Officer, Engagement sits within the Events and Engagement team in the Office of the 24-Hour Economy Commissioner, supporting a varied program of external activities across New South Wales. You will provide practical project administration and coordination to help deliver events and initiatives that build interest in the night-time economy, including stakeholder events such as Open Mike Night and the NEON Forum. The work is hands-on and collaborative, involving close coordination with internal teams, partners and suppliers to keep projects on track and ensure activities run smoothly. You will support the full project lifecycle, from preparing briefs and maintaining documentation to coordinating working groups and monitoring progress against plans. The role also contributes to evaluating programs by gathering insights, identifying trends and helping to communicate lessons learned to inform future work. Alongside this, you will manage enquiries, support stakeholder relationships and assist with reporting and research to aid decision-making. Some out-of-hours work will be required to support event delivery. About You You have experience providing project coordination or administrative support, with the ability to keep multiple pieces of work moving at once. You are organised and methodical, able to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines without losing sight of quality. You are comfortable preparing briefs, maintaining accurate records and using project management systems to track progress. You can spot potential risks or issues early, weigh up options and know when to act or escalate to keep things on course. You also bring strong communication and stakeholder skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams and with external stakeholders and suppliers. You build positive working relationships and handle enquiries or issues in a calm and practical way. Experience supporting events would be an advantage, particularly where this has involved coordinating logistics and working to tight timeframes. To learn more about the role, please click here to download the role description. How to Apply Your application must include: an up-to-date resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 1 page) 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: Wednesday 13 May 2026 [10.00AM] Contact: For any questions related to the role, please contact Kirsty Esson, Associate Director - Events & Engagement via For any questions about the recruitment process or to discuss reasonable adjustments please contact Sally McRae, Talent Acquisition Partner via 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: Createsocial and economic opportunities for thestate Support the creation of jobs across the creative, visitor andnight-timeeconomies Prioritise First Nations artists, stories andculture Ensure arts, culture and sport are at the heart ofevery community to be enjoyed and accessed byall Drive visitation through events, campaigns and visitor experience development Activate our night-time and creative economies to unlock unique precincts and community spaces Deliver a vibrant and responsible hospitality, liquor, racing and gamingenvironment Support NSWs key Cultural Institutions to ensure access for all, enable community experiences and education and preserve the states 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.