Planning & Strategy Project Officer

NSW Reconstruction Authority; Parramatta; Hybrid; AUD 117,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working practices

Contemporary workspaces and technology

Access to learning and development

Employee assistance and wellbeing

Workforce that values inclusion

Competitive pay and conditions

Fitness Passport

Job summary

NSW Reconstruction Authority is seeking a Planning and Strategy Project Officer in Parramatta. The role focuses on mitigating disaster risks by supporting the next State Disaster Mitigation Plan, translating complex information into actionable policy, and managing projects that deliver real-world impact.

You will lead cross-government collaboration, develop robust guidelines, and oversee lifecycles from resources to deadlines, ensuring milestones are met within budget and scope.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in undertaking research and analysis to support policy development, strategy and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of initiatives aligning with government commitments and disaster-risk objectives.
• Develop guidelines, policies and evidence-based strategies from emerging trends and information.
• Oversee project lifecycles, including resources, documentation, budget and scope.
• Act as central contact, coordinating working groups and committees for policy development.
• Prepare briefs, status reports and discussion papers for executive decision-making.

Skills

Analytical problem-solving

Project coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in a relevant field

Job description

• Ongoing full-time opportunity- 35 hrs/week
• Role based in Parramatta/Sydney with flexible/hybrid working environment.
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $116,981 to $129,492 + super

About The Role

As a Planning and Strategy Project Officer, you will play a vital role in helping communities mitigate and adapt to disaster risks through supporting the development of the next State Disaster Mitigation Plan. This position is ideal for a strategic thinker who excels at turning complex information into actionable policy and managing projects that deliver real-world impact.

• Lead the design of key initiatives that align with government commitments and agency disaster-risk objectives.
• Dive into emerging trends and information to develop robust guidelines, policies, and evidence-based strategies.
• Oversee project lifecycles, from coordinating resources and maintaining documentation to ensuring outcomes are met on time, on budget, and within scope.
• Act as a central point of contact, facilitating working groups and committees to ensure seamless communication and collaborative policy development.
• Prepare high-level briefs, status reports, and discussion papers to inform executive decision-making and track progress against milestones.

About You

We are looking for a proactive professional with a knack for analytical problem-solving, project definition and program coordination. You should be comfortable navigating complex frameworks and possess the communication skills needed to engage diverse stakeholders across the NSW government, councils, the private sector and local communities.

You’ll need demonstrated experience in undertaking research and analysis to support policy development, strategy and guidelines.

Essential Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in a relevant field.

For more information read the full Role Description: Planning and Strategy Project Officer

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

Applications close Sunday, 15th November 2026 at 3:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Sarah Tasic, Manager Technical & Policy via [e-mail] or on 0405 523 517.

Our Commitment

Great people come from allwalks of life. At NSW Reconstruction Authority we are committed to creating a diverse,inclusiveand 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,veteransand other diverse communities. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, culturalbackgroundor sexual orientation.

Additional Information

The recruitment process may include a range of assessments including interview, psychometric assessments, work sampleactivitiesand pre-employment checks asrequired.

Looking for more information orassistancewith applying?

We encourage and support applications from people with a disability. If you requireanadjustmentto 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 [e-mail]0437 504 514and reference the Job Title and Reference Numberfor 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.