Manager, Adaptation Programs and Policy

• Exciting role to play a key role in supporting communities in managing disaster risks
• Ongoing, full-time role based in Northern Rivers, with flexible working arrangements and other working locations by negotiation
• Clerk Grade 11/12 ($139,787 - $161,663) plus super and annual leave loading

About the NSW Reconstruction Authority

The NSW Reconstruction Authority (the Authority) is a statutory corporation within the Planning & Environment cluster. The Authority will improve how NSW plans for disasters and make sure that communities across the state recover from them faster.

The Authority will complete critical planning and preparation to reduce the severity and impacts of disasters and will start recovery swiftly and coordinate reconstruction efforts when disasters occur.

About the Northern Rivers Adaptation Division

The Northern Rivers Adaptation Division (the Division) was established following the 2022 floods before becoming part of the Authority on 1 July 2023. The Division retains its Northern Rivers identity and continues to focus on rebuilding communities across the region.

Having the critical work and collective efforts under a single agency provides opportunities to learn from experience, better help communities prepare for future disasters and recover and more effectively rebuild. 

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to oversee the design and delivery of programs, initiatives and policies in order to reduce future risk exposure from natural disasters and build the adaptative capacity of Northern Rivers communities.

In this role you will:

• Build successful collaborations with local and regional councils and stakeholders to deliver resilience and adaptation initiatives that meet user needs.
• Lead development and delivery of projects, research, analysis and reviews on complex resilience and adaptation policy issues, applying local and expert knowledge and insights.
• Lead delivery of effective and creative communications and engagement strategies for diverse audiences that increase participation in program initiatives, build knowledge and adaptive capacity.
• Lead and oversee all aspects of project development and implementation.

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About you
The successful candidate will have:

• Tertiary qualifications or equivalent knowledge and experience in environmental science or management, disaster risk management, geography, social sciences, economics or climate change adaptation.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and complex government environment.
• Strong communications skills who can interact with internal and external stakeholders and deliver technical information to a broad range of audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities and tasks.

Joining our team with a rewarding job in a community-driven agency is just the start. We also offer:

• 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

To apply for this role, please submit an online application and attach your resume and cover letter which outlines your skills, experience, and capabilities relevant to this role.

Closing date: 11:59PM, Sunday 12 May 2024

Contact: Nerida Buckley, Director Resilience and Adaptation - nerida.buckley@reconstruction.nsw.gov.au 

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 people@reconstruction.nsw.gov.au if you would like an adjustment to assist you in your application.

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.