3x Program Manager, Reconstruction Delivery

NSW Reconstruction Authority; South Lismore; Hybrid; AUD 154,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working practices

Modern workspace and technology

Learning and development opportunities

Employee assistance and wellbeing

Inclusive workplace

Competitive pay and conditions

Fitness Passport

Job summary

NSW Reconstruction Authority is seeking a skilled Program Manager Lead to spearhead delivery of disaster mitigation, adaptation and reconstruction projects. You will manage a team of technical experts, provide strategic direction and oversight across business cases, governance, resourcing and reporting, ensuring programs align with government priorities.

The role requires strong leadership, stakeholder management and risk/contingency skills, with a focus on delivering outcomes across NSW

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in civil engineering, construction management, or related fields.
• Proven delivery of complex infrastructure programs in the public sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of technical experts to ensure successful delivery of reconstruction projects.
• Provide strategic direction and governance frameworks aligned to agency priorities.
• Oversee business cases, governance, resources and reporting for programs.
• Implement continuous monitoring, risk management and quality assurance strategies.
• Foster stakeholder relationships and provide expert advice throughout the program lifecycle.
• Support councils and delivery bodies to achieve efficient outcomes.

Skills

Program management

Infrastructure delivery

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Governance

Risk management

Education

Civil engineering

Construction management

Job description

• 3x Temporary Full-time roles – Until June 2028 (35 hrs/week)
• Locations based in Sydney or regional NSW (i.e., Lismore, Coffs Harbour, Port Macquarie or Newcastle), hybrid work arrangements available
• Salary relative to experience; Clerk Grade 11/12 $154,231 - $178,369 + super

About The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Program Manager to spearhead the delivery of infrastructure projects focused on disaster mitigation, adaptation, and reconstruction. This role offers the opportunity to provide expert advice while collaborating with stakeholders to ensure the Authority's programs including the Resilient Lands Program initiatives are executed efficiently.

As The Program Manager Lead, You Will

• Manage a team of technical experts to oversee and ensure the successful delivery of reconstruction projects.
• Provide strategic direction and establish governance frameworks to align program objectives with the agency’s priorities.
• Oversee all aspects of project development and implementation, including business cases, governance structures, resource management, and reporting requirements.
• Implement strategies for continuous program monitoring, risk management, and quality assurance to drive successful project outcomes.
• Foster strong relationships with stakeholders, providing expert advice and proactive issue resolution throughout the program lifecycle.
• Support councils and other delivery bodies in achieving efficient and effective outcomes.

About You

You will have a proven track record in client-side program and project management within the infrastructure or reconstruction sector. This includes expertise in driving program efficiency, implementing best-practice methodologies, and ensuring compliance with government policies.

Strong leadership skills, with experience managing complex projects and multiple stakeholders is required. Naturally, you hold excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a proactive approach to risk and contingency management. Strong communication and negotiation skills is highly regarded for this role.

Essential Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications or equivalent knowledge and experience in civil engineering, construction management or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience in the delivery management of projects and programs of work in a public infrastructure context.

About The Agency

The NSW Reconstruction Authority is a statutory corporation and executive agency of the Premier’s Department, 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

Our Commitment

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, veterans and other diverse communities. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background or sexual orientation.

Additional Information

The recruitment process may include a range of assessments including interview, psychometric assessments, work sample activities and pre-employment checks as required.

Looking for more information or assistance with applying?

We encourage and support applications from people with a disability. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including information in an alternate format or an alternate method of submission of the application) please contact the Talent Team via [e-mail] or 0437 504 514 and reference the Job Title and Reference Number for the role in which you are requesting the adjustment.

Recruitment Pool

A recruitment pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that become available over the next 18 months.