Planning & Strategy Project Officer

NSW Department of Communities and Justice; Parramatta; Hybrid; AUD 117,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working practices

Contemporary workspaces and technology

Learning and development opportunities

Employee assistance and wellbeing

Inclusion values

Competitive pay and conditions

Fitness Passport with 200+ gyms

Job summary

NSW Reconstruction Authority invites a Planning and Strategy Project Officer to help communities mitigate disaster risks by supporting the development of the next State Disaster Mitigation Plan. The role suits a strategic thinker who can turn complex information into policy and manage projects with real-world impact.

You will lead initiatives, develop guidelines, oversee lifecycles, and coordinate diverse stakeholders across NSW government, councils and communities to deliver on time and on

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• Experience in research and analysis to support policy development, strategy and guidelines.
• Strong analytical problem-solving and project coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of initiatives that align with government commitments and agency disaster-risk objectives.
• Develop robust guidelines, policies and evidence-based strategies from emerging trends and information.
• Oversee project lifecycles, including coordinating resources, documentation, budgets and timelines.
• Act as a central point of contact, facilitating working groups and committees for policy development.
• Prepare high-level briefs, status reports and discussion papers to inform executive decision-making and track milestones.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Project coordination

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Research & analysis

Education

Tertiary qualifications

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 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.