Manager Reconstruction Claims and Payments

Department: DRFA Claims and Assurance; City of Parramatta; Hybrid; AUD 154,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Office location Parramatta/Sydney CBD

Job summary

NSW Reconstruction Authority is seeking a Manager Reconstruction Claims and Payments to oversee DRFA funding for infrastructure reconstruction. The role sits in Parramatta/Sydney CBD with a flexible/hybrid working environment and reports on governance, financial management and assurance across DRFA and non-DRFA programs.

You will review claims from delivery agencies and councils, lead reporting systems, and drive strategic initiatives to strengthen funding processes while collaborating with

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing funding allocations and financial systems in complex environments.
• Familiarity with bilateral funding arrangements, particularly DRFA.
• Proven ability to lead governance, assurance, and reporting functions.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Experience designing and implementing financial processes and systems.
• Proven leadership including coaching and developing high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the administration of the DRFA for infrastructure reconstruction and ensure timely, compliant funding delivery.
• Lead governance, financial management and assurance processes for DRFA and non-DRFA programs.
• Review and process claims from delivery agencies and local councils; support audit activities.
• Maintain robust claims and payment systems and promote understanding of funding guidelines.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to strengthen systems, processes and outcomes.

Skills

Financial management

Governance

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Education

Tertiary qualification in accounting/finance

CPA/CA qualified or equivalent

Job description

Manager Reconstruction Claims and Payments

Department: DRFA Claims and Assurance – Parramatta NSW

$154,231 - $178,369 a year

Full time, Permanent

Hybrid

2d ago , from Department of Communities and Justice NSW

Office location – Parramatta/Sydney CBD with flexible/hybrid working environment.

Clerk Grade 11/12, Salary relative to experience ($154,231 – 178,369) + super

Join the NSW Reconstruction Authority and play a key role in ensuring communities receive timely and compliant funding support to rebuild essential infrastructure after natural disasters.

About the Role

As Manager Reconstruction Claims and Payments, you will oversee the administration of the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) for infrastructure reconstruction, ensuring funding is delivered quickly, effectively and in compliance with relevant requirements. You will lead governance, financial management and assurance processes, while managing reporting systems for both DRFA and non-DRFA programs.

The role is responsible for reviewing and processing claims from delivery agencies and local councils, supporting audit and assurance activities, and maintaining robust claims and payment systems. You will also work closely with stakeholders to promote a clear understanding of funding guidelines and lead strategic initiatives that strengthen systems, processes and operational outcomes.

About You

You’ll bring a strong background in financial program management and a commitment to public service delivery. Ideally, you will have:

Extensive experience managing funding allocations and financial systems in complex environments.

Familiarity with bi-lateral funding arrangements, particularly DRFA.

Proven ability to lead governance, assurance, and reporting functions.

Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Experience designing and implementing financial processes and systems.

Proven leadership experience, including coaching, developing and motivating high-performing teams.

Tertiary qualification in accounting, finance or a related field and CPA/CA qualified or equivalent funding program management experience.

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:

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.

We encourage and support applications from people with a disability.