NSW Reconstruction Authority
Reference number 81869-44030771 Occupation Engineering, Project Management, Project Management, Project Officer Work type Full-Time Location Lismore & Far North Coast Salary Information
Closing date 02 April 2026 at 11:59pm
* New opportunity to join the Authority with your infrastructure project experience.
* Ongoing full-time opportunity
* Role based in Lismore (other locations in NSW negotiable), with flexible/hybrid working environment.
* Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $113,574 - $125,720 + super
About the role The Reconstruction Delivery team is seeking a diligent Project Manager to support their delivery of built infrastructure recovery and reconstruction activities across NSW. These projects focus on repairing, restoring and upgrading public and community assets affected by natural disasters.
Other responsibilities include:
* Leveraging strong project management skills, coordinating resources and monitoring project plans, to ensure project outcomes are achieved on time, on budget and within scope.
* Prepare and maintain project documentation for reporting, monitoring and evaluation purposes to ensure accessibility of information.
* Manage delivery partners and communicate with key stakeholders and coordinate working groups, committees and consultations to support project completion in line with project plans.
* Source, collate and compile data and information to identify emerging issues and track and report on project progress against established milestones and deliverables.
* Undertake research and analysis, identifying trends and preparing project briefs, to support informed decision-making and planning.
* Delivering a range of project management and support services, given tight deadlines, limited resources and the need to manage competing priorities.
About You You are results-driven individual who consistently delivers quality work on time. You bring a background in infrastructure projects or programs, equipping you to identify risks, assess viability and drive successful outcomes. You are comfortable engaging with stakeholders at all levels and facilitating technical information into digestible strategic advice.
Essential Requirements
* Tertiary qualification in civil engineering / construction management or related fields and/or relevant knowledge and experience.
For more information read the full Role Description: Project Officer
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
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 Thursday, 2nd April 2026 at 11:55PM.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Kyle Sherry, Manager Reconstruction Delivery via or on 0422 091 685. 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.
Looking for more information or assistance in applying? 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. If you require an adjustment to be made to the recruitment process (including alternate formats) please contact the Talent Team via or 0437 504 514 and reference the Job Title and Reference Number for the role in which you are requesting the adjustment for.