Disaster Recovery Infrastructure Lead

NSW Reconstruction Authority; Dubbo; On-site; AUD 133,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

35 hours per week

Flexible working practices

Contemporary workspaces and technology

Learning and development opportunities

Employee assistance and wellbeing

Inclusion and diversity values

Competitive pay and conditions

Fitness Passport

Job summary

NSW Reconstruction Authority is seeking a qualified professional to support public infrastructure reconstruction across NSW. You will act as the main technical liaison between councils and state agencies, guiding funding processes and delivering on-site support during disaster events.

Role requires experience in disaster recovery, infrastructure delivery, and strong communication with diverse stakeholders. Flexible working arrangements and opportunities across NSW are offered.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in engineering, project management, construction management, or equivalent.
• Experience in managing infrastructure projects, including planning, prioritisation and funding.
• Experience working with local governments on disaster recovery or routine infrastructure delivery.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical liaison between councils, state agencies and the Authority for disaster recovery projects.
• Guide councils through infrastructure funding processes and deliver on-site technical support during disasters.
• Advise on identifying and preparing infrastructure funding claims under DRFA Category B.
• Attend Emergency Operations Centres and regional emergency management committees as the main infrastructure contact.
• Resolve technical challenges by liaising with councils, agencies and internal teams.
• Monitor council capacity for disaster-related construction and contribute to reporting and program tracking.

Skills

Disaster recovery

Infrastructure delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

Engineering or related field

Job description

NSW Reconstruction Authority is seeking a qualified professional to support public infrastructure reconstruction across NSW. You will act as the main technical liaison between councils and state agencies, guiding funding processes and delivering on-site support during disaster events.

Role requires experience in disaster recovery, infrastructure delivery, and strong communication with diverse stakeholders. Flexible working arrangements and opportunities across NSW are offered.