Project Officer, Capability Development

We’re excited to announce that we are recruiting for a Project Officer, Capability Development

Creative Australia is committed to equity and inclusion and welcomes applications from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, cultural and regional communities, including people with disability.

Creative Australia

Creative Australia is the Australian Government’s principal arts investment and advisory body. With artists at the heart of what we do, we invest in creative talent and stimulate the market for Australian stories to be told on a national and international scale, sharing our rich culture with the world. We do this because art and creativity define us, recording what we have been and what we might yet become. As a nation, creativity connects us and benefits us all.

Our Purpose

We champion and invest in arts and creativity for a dynamic, creative Australia.

Our culture

We are proud to have been named an Inclusive Employer for the 4th consecutive time by Diversity Council Australia. This achievement reflects our commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Our people are passionate and dedicated to the delivery of our five-year strategy Creativity Connects Us. We strive to establish and sustain a diverse and inclusive workforce, fostering a culturally safe and supportive environment where everyone can bring their whole self to work.

Your role

We’re on the lookout for a Project Officer, Capability Development to join us in supporting the successful delivery of Capability Development programs that develop skills, thinking and networks that address sector challenges and unearth new possibilities to support the sustainability of the cultural and creative industries

What you’ll be doing

• Providing high level administrative and project coordination support to the Capability Development team in the delivery of programs, events and workforce development initiatives
• Contributing to planning documents, proposals, briefings, newsletters and progress reports within the Capability Development team, collaborating, coordinating and assembling requests with team members and other staff 
• Providing support to the Capability Development team with the application management system (Fluxx) and liaise with internal teams regarding workflows
• Providing administrative and logistical support across procurement, contracting, travel coordination, accessibility provisions as well as event and program delivery
• Supporting participant communication and engagement before, during and after program activities to ensure effective and full participation
• Supporting the Capability Development team in managing outreach strategies, application enquiries, assessment, and participant notifications
• Monitoring program budgets and expenditure ensuring invoices are properly coded and spreadsheets are maintained and escalating concerns as needed 
• Coordinating the Capability Development calendar, monthly reports and internal news posts, delivered to all staff

What’s in it for you

• Fixed term until 16 November 2026
• Location: Sydney
• Salary of $74,313 per annum + 15.4% superannuation
• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid work arrangement (two days’ work from home and three days in our office)
• Cultural leave entitlements
• Wellbeing programs and corporate discounts

• Holistic employee assistance program for employees, their families, and kin

Application information

This opportunity is open for application until 20 January 2026 at 11:59pm.

To apply and for further details about the job requirements, please see the full position description at Careers – Creative Australia.

If you need any support or have any questions about submitting your application, please contact Adelaide Rief, Manager Leadership Capability at [email protected] and People and Culture at [email protected].

We’re hiring now!

We are actively reviewing applications and scheduling interviews as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early. Please note the role may close before the deadline if we find the right person.

This is not an Australian Public Service position.