Assistant Associate, Ministerial and Parliamentary Services

• Exciting opportunity to join the Government Relations Team within Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport

• Clerk Grade 5/6 with a salary range of $99,938.00 to $110,271.00 per annum plus superannuation

• Ongoing opportunity based in Sydney, NSW - hybrid working arrangements may be available within business operational needs

About the role

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.  
 

As an Assistant Associate, Ministerial and Parliamentary Services in the Office of the Secretary, you play a pivotal role in the smooth operation of the Ministerial and Parliamentary Services team. Working at the heart of government engagement, you ensure the timely and accurate coordination of ministerial and parliamentary correspondence, briefing notes and information, manage key communication channels and records systems, and support the quality of departmental outputs.

In this fast-paced, detail-oriented role you will need strong administrative and coordination skills. You’ll navigate complex workflows, manage sensitive information, and liaise across ministerial offices and the department.

Whether triaging requests, tracking progress, or contributing to process improvements, your work will ensure the department remains responsive, consistent, and aligned with government protocols - supporting informed decision-making at the highest levels. 

For any questions regarding the roles please contact Ian Young, Director Government Relations via [email protected]u or 02 9228 5261.

About you
You have well-developed organisational skills, a good eye for detail, and a demonstrated ability to work in a small team environment delivering to tight deadlines.

You enjoy developing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

You have a demonstrated ability to coordinate, manage and maintain records and documentation, ensuring that all information is accurate, stored correctly and accessible.

You enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and have an interest in learning about Ministerial and Parliamentary processes, and how they support the functioning of Government.

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. To learn more about the role, please click here to see the role description.
  

How to apply

Your application must include a cover letter and an up-to-date resume that details your capabilities and experience in relation to the above role.

Closing Date: Friday, 6th February 2026 [10.00AM]

Contact: For enquiries relating to the recruitment process please contact Talent Partner, Laura Steele – laura.steele@dciths.nsw.gov.au

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:

• Create social and economic opportunities for the state

• Support the creation of jobs across the creative, visitor and night-time economies

• Prioritise First Nations artists, stories and culture

• Ensure arts, culture and sport are at the heart of every community to be enjoyed and accessed by all

• 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 gaming environment

• Support 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.