Planning & Strategy Project Officer

NSW Department of Communities and Justice; Parramatta; Hybrid; AUD 117.000 - 129.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Contemporary workspace

Learning & development

Wellbeing program

Inclusive workplace

Competitive pay

Fitness Passport

Zusammenfassung

NSW Reconstruction Authority in Parramatta, NSW, is seeking a Planning and Strategy Project Officer to support disaster-risk mitigation and policy development. The role focuses on turning complex information into actionable guidance while managing project lifecycles across agency teams in a hybrid work setting.

The successful candidate will lead initiatives aligned with government commitments, develop guidelines from emerging trends, and ensure projects deliver on time, within budget and scope.

Qualifikationen

• Analytical problem-solving and policy interpretation are essential to inform strategy.
• Experience in coordinating projects across multiple stakeholders and timelines.
• Ability to research and analyse data to support policy development and guidelines.

Aufgaben

• Lead the design of key initiatives that align with government commitments and agency disaster-risk objectives.
• Dive into emerging trends to develop robust guidelines, policies, and evidence-based strategies.
• Oversee project lifecycles, from coordinating resources and maintaining documentation to ensure 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.

Kenntnisse

Analytical problem-solving

Project coordination

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Ausbildung

Tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in a relevant field

Jobbeschreibung

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Department/Agency: NSW Reconstruction Authority

Location: Parramatta, NSW, AU, 2150

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.

Tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in a relevant field.

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

To Apply

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.

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 0437 504 514 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.