Senior Reconstruction Coordination Officer (x4)

NSW Reconstruction Authority; Dubbo; On-site; AUD 133,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Locations across NSW

Competitive pay and conditions

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

NSW Reconstruction Authority is recruiting for a Clerk 9/10 in NSW to support public infrastructure reconstruction and disaster recovery across the state. You will act as a key technical liaison between councils, state agencies and the Authority, guiding projects and delivering on-site support during events.

You will assist with identifying funding claims under the DRFA Category B program, attend EOCs and committees, monitor council capacity, and contribute to reporting to align with

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in engineering, PM, construction management, or equivalent.
• Experience managing infrastructure projects including planning, prioritisation and funding.
• Experience working with local governments on disaster recovery or routine infrastructure delivery.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice for disaster recovery projects guiding councils through infrastructure funding processes and delivering on-site technical support during disaster events.
• Provide technical guidance to councils for identifying and preparing infrastructure funding claims under Category B of the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangement (DRFA) program.
• Act as the main infrastructure contact for councils, including attendance at Emergency Operations Centres and in local/regional emergency management committees.
• Resolve technical challenges in disaster recovery projects by liaising with councils, agencies, and internal teams.
• Monitor council capacity for disaster-related construction projects and provide feedback for capacity-building initiatives.
• Contribute to infrastructure recovery reporting and program tracking to ensure alignment with broader reconstruction objectives.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Stakeholder engagement

Disaster recovery experience

Infrastructure delivery

Education

Engineering/PM/Construction management degree

Related field with equivalent experience

Job description

• Join the Authority in a key role supporting public infrastructure reconstruction!
• 4x ongoing full-time opportunities - 35 hrs/week
• Flexiblework arrangements
• Locations across NSW (Greater Sydney, South and West, Illawarra, Mid North Coast, Hunter, North Coast and New England)
• Clerk 9/10, salaryrelativeto experience ($133,348 to $146,945) + super

About The Role

You’ll support NSW communities recover and build resilience against natural disasters. Delivering critical infrastructure recovery projects, you’ll serve as a key technical liaison between councils, state agencies, and the Authority.

• Provide advice for disaster recovery projects by guiding councils through infrastructure funding processes and delivering on-site technical support during disaster events.
• Provide technical guidance to councils for identifying and preparing infrastructure funding claims under Category B of the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangement (DRFA) program.
• Act as the main infrastructure contact for councils, including attendance at Emergency Operations Centres and in local/regional emergency management committees.
• Resolve technical challenges in disaster recovery projects by liaising with councils, agencies, and internal teams.
• Monitor council capacity for disaster-related construction projects and provide feedback for capacity-building initiatives.
• Contribute to infrastructure recovery reporting and program tracking to ensure alignment with broader reconstruction objectives.

About You

You’ll bring a strong mix of technical expertise, collaboration, and a proactive approach to disaster recovery and infrastructure project coordination.You have a solid foundation in infrastructure delivery, with experience in both routine and disaster-affected environments.Navigating funding frameworks and supporting successful funding applications is part of your project delivery experience.

You’re an excellent communicator who can build and maintain strong working relationships with diverse stakeholders, including councils, state agencies, and internal teams.

Essential Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in engineering, project management, construction management, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience in infrastructure delivery or disaster recovery.
• Experience in managing infrastructure projects, including planning, prioritisation, and funding.
• Experience in working with local governments to support disaster recovery, preparedness, or routine infrastructure delivery.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders and address complex technical issues.

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

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.

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.