Assistant Coordination Officer

NSW Department of Communities and Justice; Albury City; Hybrid; AUD 103,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Modern workspace

Learning & development

Wellbeing program

Inclusive culture

Competitive pay

Fitness Passport

Job summary

NSW Reconstruction Authority is seeking an Assistant Coordination Officer to support disaster resilience initiatives across the Riverina Murray region from Albury. You will provide project research, analysis, reporting and administrative support to ensure local and regional initiatives are delivered.

The role requires strong organisation, attention to detail and stakeholder engagement, with flexibility for hybrid work and NSW-wide travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to support multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience in project support, administration, Office and fleet managements or research, ideally within a government, emergency management, or community-focused setting.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage documentation, reporting, and compliance with project guidelines.
• Strong analytical and research skills to interpret policies, procedures, and project requirements.
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to provide clear updates and support collaboration.
• A proactive and adaptable approach, with the ability to contribute to team objectives and assist in crisis events as required.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide project and operational support, contributing to monitoring progress and ensuring milestones and deliverables align with project objectives.
• Update and maintain project documentation, ensuring compliance with project management methodologies.
• Conduct research and analysis on assigned project areas, interpreting operational policies and procedures to support informed decision-making.
• Assist in the preparation of project briefs and reports to support planning and execution.
• Communicate with key stakeholders to provide updates on project status and address implementation challenges.
• Support with the running of office, fleet and other business services functions such as procurement, storage and resource management.
• Support recovery operations in areas such as planning, logistics, operations, or intelligence
• Provide administrative and secretariat support, including coordinating committee meetings and preparing relevant documents.
• Collaborate with team members to share knowledge, develop efficient work practices, and contribute to crisis response efforts in other local or regional areas when needed
• Engage with community and various stakeholders to achieve project goals.

Skills

Project support

Administration

Office management

Fleet management

Research

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

MS Office

Job description

• Ongoing full time role available with the Riverina Murray Regional Coordination Team.
• Albury based role with flexible work options and hybrid arrangements available.
• Clerk Grade 5/6 Salary ($102,936 - $113,579 per annum) plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.

Are you looking for an opportunity to support meaningful projects that strengthen disaster preparedness and recovery? We are seeking an Assistant Coordination Officer to provide project research support, analysis, reporting, and administrative support to ensure the successful delivery of local and regional initiatives. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, contributing to community resilience, and project teams in achieving their goals.

About the Role

As an Assistant Coordination Officer, you will:

• Provide project and operational support, contributing to monitoring progress and ensuring milestones and deliverables align with project objectives.
• Update and maintain project documentation, ensuring compliance with project management methodologies.
• Conduct research and analysis on assigned project areas, interpreting operational policies and procedures to support informed decision-making.
• Assist in the preparation of project briefs and reports to support planning and execution.
• Communicate with key stakeholders to provide updates on project status and address implementation challenges.
• Support with the running of office, fleet and other business services functions such as procurement, storage and resource management
• Support recovery operations in areas such as planning, logistics, operations, or intelligence
• Provide administrative and secretariat support, including coordinating committee meetings and preparing relevant documents.
• Collaborate with team members to share knowledge, develop efficient work practices, and contribute to crisis response efforts in other local or regional areas when needed
• Engage with community and various stakeholders to achieve project goals.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to support multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience in project support, administration, Office and fleet managements or research, ideally within a government, emergency management, or community-focused setting.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage documentation, reporting, and compliance with project guidelines.
• Strong analytical and research skills to interpret policies, procedures, and project requirements.
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to provide clear updates and support collaboration.
• A proactive and adaptable approach, with the ability to contribute to team objectives and assist in crisis events as required.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels.
• 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.

This is a great opportunity to gain experience in project coordination and disaster resilience while making a positive impact on communities. If you are ready to take on a dynamic and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply!

For more information read the full Role Description: Assistant Coordination Officer. If you cannot access a copy of the Role Description, please contact [e-mail].

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 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
• Fitness Passport with a choice of 200+ gyms and pools across NSW

Applications close Wednesday 30 September, 2026

Should you require further information about the role please contact Paul Pfeiffer, Manager Murray Regional Coordination via [e-mail] or call 0436 809 873

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 0461 373 819 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.