Senior Project Officer
Temporary full-time role up to December 2025 with possibility of extension
Based in Northern Rivers, with flexible working arrangements options
Clerk Grade 9/10 ($120,859 - $133,183) plus super and annual leave loading
About the NSW Reconstruction Authority
The NSW Reconstruction Authority (the Authority) is a statutory corporation within the Planning & Environment cluster. The Authority will improve how NSW plans for disasters and make sure that communities across the state recover from them faster.
The Authority will complete critical planning and preparation to reduce the severity and impacts of disasters and will start recovery swiftly and coordinate reconstruction efforts when disasters occur.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to perform project management and governance activities to coordinate divisional reporting and business planning, including delivery of the Northern Rivers Disaster Readiness Program (NRDRP).
In this role you will:
Work closely with the Executive Leadership Team in the Northern Rivers to coordinate divisional reporting and business planning and to advise on improvements related to data capture and program monitoring.
Design and coordinate project and program interdependency mapping, working with projects leads to proactively identify, manage and leverage interdependencies.
Perform the role of secretariat for the NRDRP Project Control Board as well as coordinate monthly finance meetings.
Establish and maintain stakeholder relationships through effective communication, negotiation and issues management, especially with the Authority’s Enterprise Project Management Office.
Draft briefs and executive correspondence relating to project governance and implementation.
Proactively identify and escalate risks and control measures.
About you High calibre candidates will have strong experience in:
Ability to work in a fast-paced and complex government environment
Strong communications skills who can interact with internal and external stakeholders
Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities and tasks.
High level of autonomy and is accountable for the delivery of work assignments and projects on time, and to expectations in terms of quality, deliverables and outcomes.
Acts independently to determine day-to-day priorities, negotiate matters related to area of responsibility and makes decisions in relation to the quality of work outcomes.
Joining our team with a rewarding job in a community-driven agency is just the start. We also offer:
Flexible working practices
Contemporary workspaces and technology
Access to learning and development opportunities
Employee assistance and wellbeing program
Workforce that values inclusion
Competitive pay and conditions (including flex-time)
Fitness Passport with a choice of 200+ gyms and pools across NSW
To apply for this role, please submit an online application and attach your resume and cover letter which outlines your skills, experience, and capabilities relevant to this role.
Closing date: 11:59PM, Tuesday 19 November 2024
Contact: Kate Maclean, A/ Director, Customer Engagement: kate.maclean@reconstruction.nsw.gov.au
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. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background or sexual orientation.
Please contact people@reconstruction.nsw.gov.au if you would like an adjustment to assist you in your application.
A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.
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