Senior Project Officer - Community Engagement
Lismore, NSW, AU, 2480
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Fantastic opportunity to join the Authority in delivering critical community engagement activities!
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Temporary full-time opportunity – until 30 June 2026
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Role based in Lismore (Northern Rivers), with flexible/hybrid working environment.
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Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $125,693 - $138,510 + super
About the role
As a Senior Project Officer, you will be the go-to expert for delivering community engagement and communications activities to support the Northern Rivers Disaster Adaptation Plan and its objective to build long-term resilience to natural hazard and disaster risks. You will specialise in innovative community resilience and engagement frameworks, trauma-informed communications, and place-based tools and tactics. .
About you
High calibre candidates will have significant experience in delivering communications and engagement projects to communities with a trauma-informed approach. They will also have effective coordination in a dynamic and politically sensitive environment.
Essential Requirements
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Strong skills in designing, implementing and coordinating engagement and communications strategies that build community awareness, understanding and participation in initiatives related to resilience and the affects of natural hazards and climate change.
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Ability to project manage community engagement initiatives, budgets, risks and reporting requirements.
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Experience working on a technically challenging project and ability to translate scientific concepts into everyday language,Strong problem solving and analytical thinking skills to assess situations and develop effective resolution strategies.
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Track record of building strong collaborative relationships with communities and the business and provide project and operational support in a community focused environment.
For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Project Officer
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:
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Flexible working practices
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Contemporary workspaces and technology
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Access to learning and development opportunities
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Employee assistance and wellbeing program (with a cool app)
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Workforce that values inclusion
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Competitive pay and conditions
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Fitness Passport with a choice of 200+ gyms and pools across NSW
To Apply
If excited by the information above, include a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.
Applications close Sunday, 8th June 2025 at 11:55PM.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Tara Venturini, Manager Community Disaster Risk Awareness & Resilience via Tara.Venturini@reconstruction.nsw.gov.au.
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 talentacquisition@reconstruction.nsw.gov.au if you would like an adjustment to assist you in your application.