Senior Coordination Officer

• Temporary, full-time role up to 26th June 2026, with possibility of extension with our Regional Delivery Team.
• Eugowra based role with flexible work options and hybrid arrangements available.
• Clerk Grade 9/10 Salary ($125,693 - $138,510 per annum) plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

Are you passionate about building stronger, more resilient communities? Do you have experience in stakeholder engagement, project coordination, and disaster management? We are looking for a dedicated Senior Coordination Officer to work closely with local governments, industry stakeholders, and communities to drive impactful initiatives that enhance disaster preparedness, response, and recovery across NSW.

About the role
As a Senior Coordination Officer, you will play a vital role in supporting communities through disaster processes, ensuring they receive the resources and services they need. You will collaborate with local governments, joint partners, and not-for-profit organisations to develop and implement locally owned mitigation, adaptation, preparedness, and recovery frameworks. Your work will contribute to the alignment of community-driven initiatives with whole-of-government strategies to build resilience and sustainability.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and delivering projects that enhance local government capacity to support infrastructure, utilities, and business continuity.
• Facilitating information sharing and coordinating resources to support community participation in disaster planning and recovery initiatives.
• Supporting communities through rebuilding and relocation processes, ensuring NSWRA programs align with local needs.
• Administering grants and funding programs to provide essential services to disaster-affected communities.
• Driving best practices in community engagement, staff capability development, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Engaging in broad consultations with local governments, the private sector, and relevant agencies to assess disaster response and recovery capabilities.
• Preparing reports, correspondence, and briefs to support informed decision-making within the NSWRA and government bodies.

For more details about this role, please click here to view the role description.  If you have trouble downloading the role description, please contact talentacquisition@reconstruction.nsw.gov.au.

About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Proven experience in disaster management, community engagement, or policy implementation.
• Strong ability to build and maintain relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Excellent project coordination and resource management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities to support disaster resilience initiatives.
• Effective communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports, correspondence, and briefs.
• Adaptability and a proactive approach to addressing community needs.
• Passion for making a tangible difference in NSW communities.

Essential requirements: 

• Tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• An ability and willingness to travel within NSW and support other operational roles during disasters, emergencies and other events, consistent with skills, background and personal circumstances.
• Current unrestricted NSW drivers’ licence.

Join us in driving meaningful change and helping communities build a stronger, more resilient future. Apply today!

About the Agency

The NSW Reconstruction Authority (RA) is an executive agency of the Premier’s Department. The RA will improve how NSW plans for disasters and help communities to recover from them faster. 

To reduce the severity and impacts of disasters, the RA will complete critical planning and preparation with communities, NGOs, businesses, and government. When disaster does strike, we will get recovery started swiftly and coordinate reconstruction efforts across agencies, communities, and other stakeholders. 

Joining our team with a rewarding job in a community-driven agency is just the start. The RA also offers:

• Flexible working practices
• Contemporary workspaces and technology
• Access to learning and development opportunities
• Employee assistance and wellbeing program
• Workforce that values inclusion
• Competitive pay and conditions (including flex-time)
• Fitness Passport with a choice of 200+ gyms and pools across NSW

How do I apply?

1.  Attach a cover letter outlining how you meet the essential requirements and capabilities of this role, as specified in the role description. 
2. Attach an up-to-date resume detailing your capabilities, skills and experience relevant to the role.

For more information about this role, please contact Sharryn Lewis, Senior Manager Customer Engagement via sharryn.lewis@reconstruction.nsw.gov.au

Applications close Sunday 13 July 2025

Diversity 
Great people come from all walks of life. At NSW Reconstruction Authority we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote gender diversity in our workplaces, the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and the employment of people with a disability. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background or sexual orientation.
 
Please contact  talentacquisition@reconstruction.nsw.gov.au if you require any adjustment to apply for this role.
 
A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.