Senior Project Officer: Policy & Governance (Hybrid)

NSW Department of Communities and Justice; Lismore; Hybrid; AUD 133,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Reconstruction Authority is seeking a Senior Project Officer to support the Adaptation & Resilience programs with strategic policy advice, governance oversight, and robust reporting. The role involves evaluating risks, finances, performance and delivery plans to inform decisions at senior levels.

Based in Lismore with flexible, hybrid work arrangements, the position is a temporary full-time appointment until 31 March 2028, with salary from $133,348 to $146,945 plus super.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification and/or relevant knowledge and experience.
• Experience in government programs, policy, governance or project environments.
• Excellent written communication skills for executive briefings and complex reports.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality briefing notes, strategic advice and reporting for senior executives and governance forums.
• Analyse complex issues, risks and program performance information to provide evidence-based recommendations and support decision-making.
• Contribute to policy development and continuous improvement initiatives across Adaptation and Resilience programs.
• Monitor and analyse financial performance, project expenditure and program forecasts, identifying trends, risks and emerging issues.
• Develop and maintain reporting products that provide clear insights into program performance, delivery risks and strategic priorities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across operational, policy and corporate functions to support program outcomes and strategic objectives.

Skills

Strong written communication

Analytical thinking

Policy development

Governance experience

Program management

Financial literacy

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Tertiary qualification

Job description

NSW Reconstruction Authority is seeking a Senior Project Officer to support the Adaptation & Resilience programs with strategic policy advice, governance oversight, and robust reporting. The role involves evaluating risks, finances, performance and delivery plans to inform decisions at senior levels.

Based in Lismore with flexible, hybrid work arrangements, the position is a temporary full-time appointment until 31 March 2028, with salary from $133,348 to $146,945 plus super.