Artists Services Officer

Closing date: 6/02/2026 1:00 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time
Location: Sydney
Department: Artists Services
Employment type: Non-Ongoing Full-Time (maximum term)
We are committed to equity and inclusion and welcomes applications from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, cultural and regional communities, including people with disability.

About us

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 third 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

As an Artists Services Officer, you will be at the forefront of our investment programs. Your primary focus will be to provide exceptional client service and grant management, ensuring that our artists and arts organisations receive the support they need to bring their creative visions to life. You will work closely with a diverse range of stakeholders, ensuring the smooth administration of grants and fostering positive relationships within the arts community.

What's in it for you?

Full-time, 2-year contract
Location: Pyrmont, Sydney (next to Pyrmont Bay Light Rail)
Flexible working hours
Paid leave between Christmas and New Year
Cultural leave entitlements
Hybrid work arrangement (two days' work from home and three days in our office)
Salary package of $86,578 per annum + 15.4% superannuation
Wellbeing programs and corporate discounts
Holistic employee assistance program for employees, their families, and kin.
What will you be doing?

Managing the relationship with current and prospective grant applicants
Contributing to the development of our artform policies and initiatives
Providing specialist advice on our Application Management System
Collaborating with Managers Artists Services to develop and deliver sector specific outreach
Working with a diverse range of stakeholders to provide relevant funding information and arts sector knowledge and expertise.
What we need from you

Strong knowledge and professional experience across arts practice area/s
Ability to prioritise and deliver tasks based on deadlines
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Proven ability to identify and improve work processes
Proactive team player with the ability to actively contribute to team-based work
Willingness and ability to travel nationally to attend outreach programs as required.
Do not be discouraged if you do not check all the boxes! If you have most of the of skills and experience, we still want to hear from you!

This is an incredible opportunity to contribute to the growth and development of artists and arts organisations across the country, while working with a supportive and collaborative team. If you are ready to make a difference, we encourage you to apply and be a part of an organisation that values creativity, diversity and artistic excellence.

Application Information

This opportunity is open for application until 6 February 2026 at 1pm.

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 Managers, Artists Services, Sandra Collins and Andy Rantzen at sandy.collins@creative.gov.au and andy.rantzen@creative.gov.au and Human Resources at hrteam@creative.gov.au.

This is not an Australian Public Service position.