About the role
As an Assistant Finance & Assurance Officer, you will work within a cooperative team to manage core financial systems, support claims processing, and ensure the integrity of expenditure related to disaster recovery and Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.
Your responsibilities will include preparing payments, auditing reimbursement claims, and liaising with internal and external stakeholders on financial matters.
This role plays a critical part in strengthening assurance and governance processes to support the State’s Disaster Relief Account and its alignment with state and federal requirements.
About You
You’ll be a conscientious, analytical team player with:
- Familiarity with financial systems and general ledger and payment processes within controlled environments.
- Ability to support audit processes and assess reimbursement claims against defined eligibility criteria.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to work effectively with government agencies and internal teams.
- Skills in project support and basic project management to meet reporting and operational deadlines.
- A collaborative approach and a commitment to improving systems and processes that deliver real-world outcomes.
Essential Requirements
- Tertiary qualification and/or equivalent experience in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
For more information read the full Role Description: .
About the Agency
The NSW Reconstruction Authority (RA) 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 RA 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 RA also offers:
- Adaptable 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
To Apply
If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.
Applications close 11:59PM, Thursday 16 October 2025
Should you require further information about the role please contact Shane Long, Manager Reconstruction Claims and Payments via
A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.
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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.
We encourage and support applications from people with a disability.
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Required Skill Profession
Financial Specialists
📌 Assistant Finance and Assurance Officer
🏢 Nsw Department Of Communities And Justice
📍 Parramatta