Senior Project Officer

• Temporary full-time role up to December 2026 with possibility of extension
• Based in Northern Rivers, with flexible working arrangements options
• Clerk Grade 9/10 ($120,859 - $133,183) 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 role

This is an exciting opportunity to support the delivery of one or more land and housing development projects, including due diligence, acquisition, master planning, development approval, construction, sales, marketing and financial control.

In this role you will:

• Manage and oversee all aspects of project planning, development and implementation, particularly relating to the implementation of priority projects under the Resilient Lands Program, including the Resilient Lands Strategy

• Establish and maintain stakeholder relationships through effective communication, negotiation and issues management
• Monitor and evaluate all aspects of project implementation, including risk and contingency management
• Manage service providers, ensuring compliance with governance and quality requirements

For more details about this role please click here to view the role description.

About you
 

High calibre candidates will have strong experience in:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced and complex government environment
• Strong communications skills who can interact with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities and tasks.
• High level of autonomy and is accountable for the delivery of work assignments and projects on time, and to expectations in terms of quality, deliverables and outcomes.
• Acts independently to determine day-to-day priorities, negotiate matters related to area of responsibility and makes decisions in relation to the quality of work outcomes.

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, Monday 25 November 2024

Contact: Stephen Timms, Director, Resilient Lands: stephen.timms@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.