Program Manager, Infrastructure & Disaster Resilience (Contract)

NSW Reconstruction Authority; South Lismore; Hybrid; AUD 154,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working practices

Modern workspace and technology

Learning and development opportunities

Employee assistance and wellbeing

Inclusive workplace

Competitive pay and conditions

Fitness Passport

Job summary

NSW Reconstruction Authority is seeking a skilled Program Manager Lead to spearhead delivery of disaster mitigation, adaptation and reconstruction projects. You will manage a team of technical experts, provide strategic direction and oversight across business cases, governance, resourcing and reporting, ensuring programs align with government priorities.

The role requires strong leadership, stakeholder management and risk/contingency skills, with a focus on delivering outcomes across NSW

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in civil engineering, construction management, or related fields.
• Proven delivery of complex infrastructure programs in the public sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of technical experts to ensure successful delivery of reconstruction projects.
• Provide strategic direction and governance frameworks aligned to agency priorities.
• Oversee business cases, governance, resources and reporting for programs.
• Implement continuous monitoring, risk management and quality assurance strategies.
• Foster stakeholder relationships and provide expert advice throughout the program lifecycle.
• Support councils and delivery bodies to achieve efficient outcomes.

Skills

Program management

Infrastructure delivery

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Governance

Risk management

Education

Civil engineering

Construction management

Job description

NSW Reconstruction Authority is seeking a skilled Program Manager Lead to spearhead delivery of disaster mitigation, adaptation and reconstruction projects. You will manage a team of technical experts, provide strategic direction and oversight across business cases, governance, resourcing and reporting, ensuring programs align with government priorities.

The role requires strong leadership, stakeholder management and risk/contingency skills, with a focus on delivering outcomes across NSW