Senior Coordination Officer

• Ongoing, full-time role with our Regional Delivery Team 
• Tamworth 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 delivery 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 Authority programs align with local needs. 
• Provide agency representation during times of disaster and recovery delivery working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders. 
• 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 Authority and government bodies. 

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

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have: 

• Demonstrated experience in disaster management & community engagement.  
• Demonstrated understanding of emergency management arrangements within NSW. 
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders. 
• Excellent project coordination and resource management skills. 
• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with communities across regional and metropolitan areas for a positive outcome. 
• 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 (the Authority) is a statutory corporation within Planning, Housing and Infrastructure. The Authority will improve how NSW plans for disasters and help communities to recover from them faster. 

To reduce the severity and impacts of disasters, the Authority 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 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 

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. No more than 2 pages 
2. Attach an up-to-date resume detailing your capabilities, skills and experience relevant to the role. No more than 4 pages 

For more information about this role, please contact Mitchell Parker, Manager Regional Delivery – New England, North West, Hunter Central Coast via Mitchell.parker@reconstruction.nsw.gov.au or 0456 164 041 

Applications close Sunday 6 April 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.