Manager Infrastructure Coordination

• Join the Authority in a managerial role to assist with public infrastructure reconstruction! 

• Temporary, Full-time – up to 2 years 

• Role based in regional Sydney (various office locations available), with a fantastic hybrid working environment.   

• Clerk Grade 11/12, Salary relative to experience ($145,378 to $168,130) + super 

About the role  

The Manager, Infrastructure Coordination plays a critical role supporting infrastructure assessment, coordination, and funding processes to support public asset reconstruction following disasters. The role provides strategic oversight of infrastructure recovery programs, working closely with local councils, state agencies, and other infrastructure providers such as Aboriginal organisations and the not-for-profit sector to ensure the timely and effective restoration of public infrastructure assets. 

This role will have a strong focus on designing and delivering funding under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA), supporting damage assessments, the efficient assessment of funding claims and project proposals, guiding councils and applicants through submission requirements, to ensuring compliance with federal and state funding frameworks. The role will foster close working relationships with local and regional emergency management committees, ensuring that infrastructure priorities are well understood and supported before and after disaster events. In addition, the role will be critical to better understanding and identifying opportunities for infrastructure betterment to be undertaken to support greater resilience in the infrastructure network for future events.  

In this exciting and varied role, you will:  

• Assist in the coordination and processing of DRFA funding claims, ensuring applications meet eligibility criteria and compliance requirements. 

• Provide technical guidance and support to councils and other applicants in developing and managing funding submissions for disaster-affected infrastructure. 

• Work with local councils, state agencies, and infrastructure providers to facilitate infrastructure recovery efforts and ensure timely access to funding. 

• Contribute to local and regional emergency management committees, providing technical input on infrastructure recovery and disaster preparedness priorities. 

• Support reporting and analysis of disaster-affected public infrastructure, contributing to the strategic outlook for reconstruction efforts across NSW. 

• Assist in the development of funding program processes to facilitate efficient and compliant infrastructure reconstruction. 

• Provide advice and input into program improvements, governance frameworks, and stakeholder engagement initiatives, including opportunities for infrastructure betterment 

What we are looking for: 

You are a proactive, results-driven leader with a strong understanding of infrastructure delivery and disaster recovery funding processes (DRFA). You have excellent stakeholder engagement skills, particularly in working with local councils and government agencies, and can manage complex funding programs and technical assessments with confidence. 

• Experience in infrastructure planning, funding assessment, or program delivery, particularly in a public sector or disaster recovery context. 

• Demonstrated initiative and problem solving skills with an ability to find mutually beneficial solutions.  

• Strong knowledge of DRFA funding processes, compliance requirements, and governance frameworks. 

• Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills, with experience working alongside local councils, emergency management groups, and state agencies. 

• A background in engineering, infrastructure program management, or a related field is highly desirable. 

Our ideal candidate enjoys a challenge and is passionate about helping communities and the NSW regions recover and thrive from natural disasters. 

For more information read the full Role Description.  

If you experience any issues with viewing the role description, contact Kathy Le via Kathy.Le@reconstruction.nsw.gov.au.  

About the Agency  
The NSW Reconstruction Authority is a statutory corporation that will improve how NSW plans for disasters and ensure that we recover from them faster. 

To reduce the severity and impacts of disasters, the NSW Reconstruction Authority will complete critical planning and preparation with communities, 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 Authority also offers: 

• Flexible working practices 

• Contemporary workspaces and technology 

• Access to learning and development opportunities 

• Employee assistance and wellbeing program (with a cool app) 

• Workforce that values inclusion 

• Competitive pay and conditions 

• Fitness Passport with a choice of 200+ gyms and pools across NSW 

To Apply 

If excited by the role, please submit your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.  

Applications close Sunday 13th April 2025 at 11:55PM. 

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months. 

Looking for more information or assistance in applying? 

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