Strategic Lead, Community Preparedness Programs

Department: Regional Operations; City of Parramatta; Hybrid; AUD 117,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contemporary workspaces and technology

Learning and development opportunities

Employee assistance and wellbeing app

Inclusion-focused workforce

Competitive pay and conditions

Fitness Passport across NSW

Job summary

The NSW Reconstruction Authority seeks a motivated Program Strategy Officer to design, implement and improve strategic community preparedness initiatives across NSW. You will work with government, councils, communities and partners to strengthen resilience and disaster risk reduction.

You will support planning and delivery of the NSW Get Ready Program, engage diverse stakeholders, and contribute to MEAL frameworks and governance tasks as part of a dynamic team in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering programs, projects or initiatives within government, community development, resilience, emergency management or related field.
• Knowledge of disaster preparedness, community resilience and risk reduction principles.
• Experience coordinating governance groups, advisory forums or stakeholder engagement activities.
• Strong written communication skills, including reports, presentations and briefing materials.
• Well-developed stakeholder engagement and relationship management across diverse groups.
• Understanding of community development principles and inclusive engagement approaches.
• Ability to analyse information, identify issues and contribute to evidence-based solutions.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and delivery of risk awareness and community preparedness strategies, programs and initiatives aligned with NSW Government priorities and community needs.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with stakeholders across government, councils, community and organisations, industry and academia.
• Support the development of awareness, engagement and behaviour change strategies to encourage preparedness across diverse communities.
• Contribute to practical approaches that improve disaster preparedness outcomes for at-risk communities.
• Support local preparedness analysis and planning using data and community insights.
• Provide secretariat and governance support including agendas, reports and program updates.
• Support MEAL-based planning and evaluation for disaster risk reduction programs and get ready activities.
• Translate emerging trends and best practices into practical resources and guidance.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Written communication

Project coordination

Disaster risk reduction knowledge

Cultural awareness

Change management

Communications planning

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications

Job description

The NSW Reconstruction Authority seeks a motivated Program Strategy Officer to design, implement and improve strategic community preparedness initiatives across NSW. You will work with government, councils, communities and partners to strengthen resilience and disaster risk reduction.

You will support planning and delivery of the NSW Get Ready Program, engage diverse stakeholders, and contribute to MEAL frameworks and governance tasks as part of a dynamic team in a hybrid work environment.