Senior Project Officer

• Exciting Senior Project Officer within Program Coordination! 

• Temporary full-time opportunity until 3rd July 2026 

• Role based in Sydney with flexible/hybrid working environment.   

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

About the role 

The Senior Project Officer is responsible for managing and coordinating the development and implementation of complex recovery and reconstruction programs across the Program Coordination team within the NSW Reconstruction Authority.   

This role will be working closely on: 

• Disaster Relief Funding Arrangements (DRFA) Category C/D assistance measure proposals and guidelines 

• Expenditure Review Committee submissions 

• Stakeholder engagement including working groups, committees and agency liaison 

• Program governance structures and processes, ensuring high quality and continuous improvement and 

• Ad Hoc projects (as required). 

What we’re looking for:

You’ll be excited about joining a results-focused team and will bring strong program and stakeholder management capability and energy to the team.  

The successful applicant will demonstrate:   

• Sound experience in program and project management, including in the emergency management sector. 

• 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.  

• Time management and organisational skills to efficiently manage and resolve competing priorities.  

For more information read the full Role Description.  

If you experience any issues with viewing the role description, contact  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 on Sunday, 2nd February 2025 at 11:55PM. 

Should you require further information about the role please contact Georgie Foot, Manager Program Coordination via Georgie.Foot@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.