Coordination Officer

Full time ongoing role with our Regional Delivery Team 

Tamworth based role with flexible work options and hybrid arrangements available. 

Clerk Grade 7/8 Salary ($110,266 - $122,058 per annum) plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading. 

Are you passionate about disaster resilience and recovery? We are seeking a Coordination Officer to support the development, coordination, and delivery of projects that help local governments and communities prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful initiatives that enhance disaster preparedness and community resilience across NSW. 

About the Role 

As a Coordination Officer, you will play a vital role in supporting communities through disaster processes, ensuring they receive the resources and services they need. You will collaborate with local governments, joint partners, and not-for-profit organisations to develop and implement locally owned mitigation, adaptation, preparedness, and recovery frameworks. Your work will contribute to the alignment of community-driven initiatives with whole-of-government strategies to build resilience and sustainability. 

Key responsibilities include: 

• Leading and delivering projects that enhance local government capacity to support infrastructure, utilities, and business continuity. 
• Facilitating information sharing and coordinating resources to support community participation in disaster planning and recovery initiatives. 
• Supporting communities through rebuilding and relocation processes, ensuring Authority programs align with local needs. 
• Provide agency representation during times of disaster and recovery delivery working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders. 
• Driving best practices in community engagement, staff capability development, and knowledge-sharing initiatives. 
• Engaging in broad consultations with local governments, the private sector, and relevant agencies to assess disaster response and recovery capabilities. 
• Preparing reports, correspondence, and briefs to support informed decision-making within the Authority and government bodies. 

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 in disaster management and  community engagement.  
• Demonstrated understanding of emergency management arrangements within NSW. 
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders. 
• Excellent project coordination and resource management skills. 
• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with communities across regional and metropolitan areas for a positive outcome. 
• Effective communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports, correspondence, and briefs. 
• Adaptability and a proactive approach to addressing community needs. 
• Passion for making a tangible difference in NSW communities.

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. 

If you're ready to make an impact in disaster recovery and community resilience, we encourage you to apply!  

About the Agency 

The NSW Reconstruction Authority (RA) is an executive agency of the Premier’s Department. The RA will improve how NSW plans for disasters and help communities to recover from them faster.  

To reduce the severity and impacts of disasters, the RA 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 RA 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 responsibilities, essential requirements and capabilities of this role, as specified in the role description. No more than 2 pages 
2. Attach an up-to-date resume detailing your capabilities, skills and experience relevant to the role. No more than 4 pages 

For more information about this role, please contact Mitchell Parker, Manager Regional Delivery – New England, North West, Hunter Central Coast via Mitchell.parker@reconstruction.nsw.gov.au or 0456 164 041 

Applications close Sunday 8 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.