Senior Project Officer

• Ongoing full time role with our Regional Delivery Team.
• Sydney based role (other locations may be considered subject to an approved NSW Reconstruction Authority Office) 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 project management and coordination, stakeholder engagement, and disaster management? We are looking for a dedicated Senior Project Officer to work closely with our six Regional Delivery teams to drive and track a range of complex projects that enhance disaster recovery and preparedness outcomes across NSW. 

About the role
As the Senior Project Officer you will play a pivotal role in the development, implementation, analysis and reporting of key projects to drive and support community-centred recovery and preparedness and effective collaboration across all levels of government, business and community,in NSW. 

With a key focus of this role being on project monitoring, evaluation and reporting, the role will be responsible for the collation and analysis of diverse data from across a range of project themes and contexts. This will involve generating data insights through dashboards and reporting systems. 
Key responsibilities include:

• Manage and coordinate the planning, development and implementation of complex projects supporting community-centred recovery and preparedness initiatives.
• Lead data collection, analysis, and reporting to track and understand the performance and impact of projects against milestones.
• Produce dashboards and reports to communicate insights, foster shared understanding of data and support decision-making. And adapt reporting outputs for multiple audiences, uses and formats (including Regional Delivery teams and leadership, agency executives, standing committees, governance bodies).
• Conduct research and analysis to inform project planning methodologies and identify improvement opportunities.
• Facilitate a comprehensive approach to project development by advising on key considerations, including: resourcing budgeting, quality and compliance, risk and issues management.
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships and facilitate effective communication with and between partners.

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 coordinating project planning, development and implementation.
• Demonstrated research and analysis skills.
• Ability to extract meaningful insights and interpret results into clear and concise reports.
• Ability to conduct analysis and identify trends or opportunity for improvement.
• Experience in producing informative dashboards to communicate findings and support recommendations.
• The ability to effectively collaborate with internal stakeholders as well as coordinate and support project governance groups.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to adapt communication to audience type.
• The ability to adapt and balance competing priorities in dynamic situations.

 
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 (including flex-time)
• 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. 
2. Attach an up-to-date resume detailing your capabilities, skills and experience relevant to the role.

For more information about this role, please contact Susie George, Executive Director Regional Delivery via regional@reconstruction.nsw.gov.au

Applications close Sunday 1 June 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.