At a Glance
- Tasks: Support project coordination and governance activities to help communities recover from disasters.
- Company: Join the NSW Reconstruction Authority, a community-focused agency making a real difference.
- Benefits: Flexible working, competitive salary, wellness programs, and access to learning opportunities.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with great career growth potential.
- Why this job: Make an impact while developing your skills in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications or experience in project coordination, administration, or governance.
The predicted salary is between 102936 - 113579 $ per year.
Ongoing Full-time role. Office location – Parramatta/Sydney CBD with flexible/hybrid working environment. Clerk Grade 5/6, Salary relative to experience ($102,936 – 113,579) + super.
Looking to build your career in project coordination, governance and funding administration while contributing to meaningful outcomes for NSW communities? Join the NSW Reconstruction Authority and play a key role in supporting programs, policies and initiatives that help communities prepare for, recover from and build resilience following disasters.
About the Role
As an Assistant Project Officer, you will provide project, coordination and administrative support across a range of governance, assurance, policy and funding activities. Working within the Funding, Policy and Coordination Branch, you will contribute to research, analysis, stakeholder engagement and business support activities that enable informed decision-making and effective program delivery.
You will coordinate information and documentation, prepare briefs and reports, maintain records and registers, and support meetings and governance processes. You will also contribute to continuous improvement and reform initiatives, supporting enhancements to governance, policy, funding administration and business processes. This role offers a great opportunity to develop your project, governance and assurance skills and experience while working in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
About You
You’ll bring strong organisational and project support skills, a proactive approach and a commitment to delivering quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment. Ideally, you will have:
- Experience providing project, administration or business support in a government, corporate or similar environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear, accurate and professional documentation.
- Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritise and manage multiple tasks while meeting deadlines and maintaining quality outcomes.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records, reports, registers and information.
- A collaborative approach, with the ability to build effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders.
- An ability to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and contribute to enhancing business processes.
Essential Requirements
Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or demonstrated experience in project coordination, administration, governance, policy or a related field.
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. We encourage and support applications from people with a disability.
Additional Information
The recruitment process may include a range of assessments including interview, psychometric assessments, work sample activities and pre-employment checks as required. Should you require further information about the role please contact Julie-Anne Holden, A/Manager Investment Review & Analysis at Julie-Anne.Holden@reconstruction.nsw.gov.au.
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.
Assistant Project Officer in Sydney employer: NSW Reconstruction Authority
The NSW Reconstruction Authority is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where you can make a real impact on public infrastructure across New South Wales. With flexible working arrangements and a strong focus on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with diverse stakeholders while contributing to meaningful disaster recovery efforts. Join us to be part of a supportive culture that values innovation and community service.
Contact Details:
NSW Reconstruction Authority Recruitment Team
