Sydney CBD
Strategy & Urban Analytics/Strategy & Urban Analytics/Strategic Development & Engagement
Full Time/Permanent
$149,833 - $167,903 per annum plus superannuation
Caring for our city, creating a future for all
Our people are passionate about their communities and connected to their teams. They’re motivated by our genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion, and our clear, compelling plan for our global city:Sustainable Sydney 2030 – 2050 Continuing the Vision.
Be part of a purpose-led organisation with care at its core. You’ll make a difference by acting in the best interests of our communities and city. Be better together with collaborative and inclusive partnerships. Embrace possibilities and be open to new ideas and creating bold solutions.
About the role
We are seeking a passionate and driven Strategy Advisor to join our dedicated team and help steer our city's trajectory towards success. Your primary focus will be on coordinating, implementing, and evaluating our cultural strategy and related policies and programs. Collaborating across council and with external stakeholders, you will provide strategic advice on a range of priority issues related to the creative industries and effectively communicate ideas and opportunities through various channels.
Key responsibilities:
- Develop, coordinate, monitor and evaluate policies and action plans related to the arts, creative industries and local cultural participation.
- Monitor and respond to emergent issues and opportunities that effect the cultural sector and creative industries. Provide advice and leadership in the development of programs or initiatives to address such issues and opportunities.
- Research, consult, and deliver analysis and recommendations in response to strategic opportunities, for example parliamentary inquiries, planning policy and regulatory reform processes, and community facilities planning.
- Design, collaborate and coordinate implementation activities that give effect to cultural strategies and plans, engaging multiple business units across the organisation in the delivery of programs and projects.
- Establish and maintain effective strategic relationships, linkages and partnerships to achieve cultural outcomes, including relationships with industry, peak bodies, all levels of government, non-government organisations and other identified stakeholders.
- Assess grant applications, proposals and tenders, and manage related contracts and relationships.
- Provide thought leadership and contribute to advocacy and commentary that helps position the City of Sydney as a trusted and influential champion of culture and creativity.
We're looking for someone with:
- Demonstrated ability to form strong working relationships with diverse stakeholders that translate strategic objectives into implementable projects and programs.
- Proven knowledge of and experience working with cultural organisations and creative industries and understanding of the role of government as it relates to arts, culture and creative industries.
- Experience in developing policy, strategies and implementation plans as well as the design, delivery and evaluation of programs.
- Strong ability to reason conceptually and readily acquire and apply new information to make clear decisions.
- Highly developed written and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to prepare reports, submissions and high-level briefings on complex issues.
- Capacity to adapt in an agile environment of live issues in order to meet immediate concerns while remaining focused on delivering long-term strategic goals.
- Excellent project management skills, with a track record of delivering quality results on time.
If you're passionate about supporting the cultural sector and driving positive change, we want to hear from you! Apply now to be part of a team that's committed to retaining, rebuilding and reimagining Sydney’s cultural life.
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This role has the option of a rostered day off each month, known as a 19-day month.
The recommended applicant must complete a pre-employment health declaration.
Applications must be submitted online by 11:59pm, Monday 23 February 2026.
For more information, contact Lex Davidson, Manager Cultural Strategy on 02 9265 9169.
What we can offer you
You’ll work with passionate, welcoming and supportive people who care for our communities and create a future for all.
Flexible working
- 3 days of care and cultural leave each year for health and wellbeing activities, cultural and religious days or events of significance
- Collaborative approach to flexible working
- City centre head office, with many public transport options.
Professional development
- Leadership and management development program
- Further education program providing reimbursement of course fees, and study and exam leave
- Opportunity to attend external courses and conferences
- Long service and employee recognition awards
- Employee assistance program offering free, confidential counselling
Supporting families
- 26 weeks paid parental leave and 6 weeks paid partner leave
- Paid and unpaid adoption and long-term fostering leave
- Paid superannuation for up to 52 weeks of parental leave
- Part-time and job-sharing options available
- Supportive return-to-work environment
Inclusive culture
- Recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia
- Active employee networks including City Women, City Pride, DiverseCity, Inclusive City, Young Professionals and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander network
- Recognised family inclusive workplace
- Veteran employment supporter
Find out why acareer at the City of Sydneymight be right for you.
How to apply
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds in a workplace as diverse as our communities. We’re passionate about gender balance, with an executive team two-thirds female and half of leadership roles held by women.
All applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, veterans and people of diverse sexualities and genders, are encouraged to join us.
We’re a disability confident recruiter. If you identify as a person with disability and require support for your application or the recruitment process, contact us atrecruitment@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.auor 02 9265 9333.
Select ‘apply now’ to submit your resume and selection criteria.
