Senior Governance Officer

• Use your project governance skills to make a change in the Resilient Homes Program! 

• Temporary full-time opportunity until 30 June 2026

• Role based in Lismore or Sydney with a fantastic hybrid working environment.   

• Clerk Grade 9/10, Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $125,693 to $138,510 + super  

About the role 

The Senior Project Officer develops and delivers a range of complex project initiatives for the Resilient Homes Program (RHP) with a focus on strategic governance and reporting on statutory and policy requirements. 

You will champion best practice for program governance and develop policies and procedures that minimises the Authority’s exposure to risk. 

What we’re looking for 

We are looking for team members who can manage the delivery of community focused projects and who develop strong relationships with those they work with. 

• Track record of working collaboratively to provide business, project and operational support in a community focused environment. 

• Ability to be flexible, show initiative and respond quickly when situations change. 

• Someone who is able to use facts, knowledge and experience to put forward recommendations and work collaboratively with stakeholders. 

• Ability to clearly communicate with a range of internal and external stakeholders as well create opportunities for others to be heard. 

• A knowledge and understanding of disaster relief and recovery frameworks. 

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 role, please submit your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.   

Applications close 24 Thursday April 2025 at 11:55PM. 

Should you require further information about the role please contact Ben McGrath, Manager Governance RHP via Benjamin.Mcgrath@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 talent.acquisition@reconstruction.nsw.gov.au if you would like an adjustment to assist you in your application.