Director Hazard Risk & Data Assurance

• If you're ready to lead with passion, expertise, and a commitment to building resilient communities, we want to hear from you.
• Ongoing full-time opportunity.
• Role based in Sydney/ Parramatta (other locations negotiable), with flexible/ hybrid working environment.
• Competitive Total Remuneration Package, commensurate with experience.

The NSW Reconstruction Authority are seeking a Director Hazard Risk & Data Assurance. As the Director, you'll be at the helm of all aspects of our disaster risk and impacts analysis, leveraging your deep expertise in hazard-specific knowledge to develop cutting-edge decision-support tools and processes. Your role will be pivotal in enabling data to be effectively utilized for disaster adaptation planning, ensuring our communities are better prepared for whatever challenges may come their way.

This is an excellent opportunity for an executive whose influence will extend far beyond our organisation. You'll collaborate closely with government partners to inform policy and planning decisions, leveraging specialist data and tools to shape initiatives that enhance our resilience to disasters.

About You

We are looking for an executive with

• A thought leadership skillset, capable of driving innovation, shaping industry discourse, and inspiring others with their original insights and expertise.
• Extensive experience in leading teams through complex and dynamic environments and managing diverse stakeholders.
• Solid experience leading a team of technical specialists (GIS capability functions) to inform and develop best practice science informed disaster adaptation planning strategies.
• Extensive experience in analysing and using data and best-practice methodologies to provide technical advice regarding mitigation and adaptation strategies to reduce natural hazard risk.
• Tertiary qualifications and experience in any natural hazard management.

For more information read the full Role Description: Director Hazard Risk & Data Assurance.  

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 Sunday 19 May 2024 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Emma Whale, Executive Director Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley Flood Risk Management via emma.whale@reconstruction.nsw.gov.au or 0424 766 061.

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