Senior Reconstruction Coordination Officer (x4)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Contemporary workspaces

Learning and development opportunities

Employee wellbeing program

Inclusive environment

Competitive pay and conditions

Fitness Passport

Job summary

NSW Department of Communities and Justice in Sydney is seeking four Senior Reconstruction Coordination Officers to support disaster recovery and infrastructure delivery. You will act as a technical liaison between councils, state agencies and the NSW Reconstruction Authority, delivering funding-informed projects across NSW.

These roles offer hybrid work arrangements, flexible locations, and a salary range of AUD 133,348 to AUD 146,945 plus super.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in engineering, project management, construction management, or equivalent experience in infrastructure delivery or disaster recovery.
• Experience managing infrastructure projects, including planning, prioritisation and funding.
• Experience working with local governments on disaster recovery or routine infrastructure delivery.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support NSW communities to recover and build resilience through critical infrastructure projects.
• Act as liaison between councils, state agencies and the NSW Reconstruction Authority.
• Provide guidance on infrastructure funding claims under DRFA Category B and funding processes.
• Attend Emergency Operations Centres and local/regional emergency management committees.
• Monitor council capacity and contribute to reporting and program tracking.
• Resolve technical challenges by coordinating with councils, agencies and internal teams.

Skills

Infrastructure delivery

Disaster recovery

Stakeholder engagement

Funding processes

Project coordination

Communication skills

Education

Engineering / Project management / Construction management degree

Job description

Senior Reconstruction Coordination Officer (x4)

NSW Department of Communities and Justice – Sydney CBD NSW

Join the Authority in a key role supporting public infrastructure reconstruction!

4x ongoing full-time opportunities - 35 hrs/week

Flexible and hybridwork 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.

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:

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 11th Sunday October 2026 at 3:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact one of the below Manager, Reconstruction Coordination:

Derek McCarthy via **************@reconstruction.nsw.gov.au

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 ***************@reconstruction.nsw.gov.au or 0437 504 *** 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.