Senior Governance Officer

• Exciting opportunity to join as an expert in Governance with the Authority! 

• Temporary full-time opportunity until 30 June 2026 

• Role based in Parramatta/Sydney, with excellent hybrid working options 

• Clerk Grade 9/10, Salary relative to experience ($125,693 - $138,510) + super  

About the role 

As the Senior Governance Partner, you will partner with the business to support the Resilient Homes Program and empower good decision-making at the NSW Reconstruction Authority. You will provide provide critical secretariat services and expert governance support to the program. 

You will be responsible for: 

• Providing secretariat services to governance forums within the Resilient Homes Program including the provision of high-quality meeting papers, minutes and meeting logistics. 

• Supporting ethical framework initiatives including the Code of Ethics and Conduct, conflicts of interest, gifts and benefits, private interests, secondary employment and senior executive declarations  

• Partnering with the Resilient Homes Program to manage responses to external complaints, inquiries from integrity agencies, and information access requests under the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2019 

• Collaborating and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement by seeking out and engaging with team members, stakeholders, and external partners to support best practice corporate governance 

• Preparing correspondence, written reports, publications, and briefs that are informative and aligned with agency requirements, to respond to internal and external requests. 

What we’re looking for 

This is a fantastic career opportunity for a result-driven individual to work alongside a dynamic team and partner with senior stakeholders to drive continuous growth throughout the Authority. 

As the successful applicant, you will demonstrate: 

• Strong secretariat experience and stakeholder engagement skills. 

• Understanding of relevant statutory requirements and public sector policies and practices relating to governance 

• Tertiary qualifications and/or relevant knowledge and experience 

• Ability to adapt and respond quickly in changing situations and willingness to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to interact with internal and external stakeholders. 

• Ability to appropriately handle sensitive and confidential information whilst maintaining reporting standards 

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 information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.  

Applications close 19 February 2025 at 11:55PM. 

Should you require further information about the role please contact Tristan O’Donnell, Acting Manager Governance via Tristan.Odonnell@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 people@reconstruction.nsw.gov.au if you would like an adjustment to assist you in your application.