* Support stronger, more resilient NSW communities by supporting disaster preparedness, response, and recovery initiatives in collaboration with local governments, industry, and community stakeholders.
* 1 ongoing and 2 temporary full-time roles with our Western, Regional Coordination Team with flexible work options and hybrid arrangements available.
* Roles are based in
o Orange (Temporary to February 27 with possibility of extension)
o Dubbo (Temporary to June 27 with possibility of extension)
o Albury (Ongoing)
* Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $113,574 – 125,720 + super.
About the roles
As a Coordination Officer, you will play a vital role in supporting communities through disaster adaptation, preparedness, and recovery processes. You will collaborate with local governments, joint partners, and not-for-profit organisations to develop and implement locally owned mitigation, adaptation, preparedness, and recovery frameworks. Your work will contribute to the alignment of community-driven initiatives with whole-of-government strategies to build resilience and sustainability.
Key responsibilities include:
* Supporting and delivering projects that enhance local government capacity to support infrastructure, utilities, and business continuity.
* Assist in the facilitation of information sharing and coordinating resources to support community participation in disaster planning and recovery initiatives.
* Supporting communities through rebuilding and relocation processes, ensuring programs align with local needs.
* Driving best practices in community engagement, staff capability development, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
* Assisting in broad consultations with local governments, the private sector, and relevant agencies to assess disaster response and recovery capabilities.
* Preparing reports, correspondence, and briefs to support informed decision-making within the Authority and government bodies.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
* Proven experience in disaster management, community engagement, or policy implementation.
* Strong ability to build and maintain relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
* Excellent project coordination and resource management skills.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities to support disaster resilience initiatives.
* Effective communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports, correspondence, and briefs.
* Adaptability and a proactive approach to addressing community needs.
* Passion for making a tangible difference in NSW communities.
* An understanding of NSW Emergency Management arrangements and Incident Control Systems such as AIIMS.
* An ability and willingness to travel within NSW and support operational roles during disasters, emergencies and other events, consistent with skills and background.
* Current unrestricted drivers’ licence.
Essential requirements:
* Tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
For more information read the full Role Description: Coordination Officer. If you cannot access a copy of the Role Description, please contact .
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 RA 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 a cover letter (max 2 pages) expressing your interest and suitability for the role, detailing your relevant knowledge, skills and experience.
Applications close Thursday 9 April 2026
Should you require further information about the role please contact the following:
* Orange - Cecilia Hunt, Manager Western Regional Coordination, – 0401 648 284
* Dubbo - Kelvin Wise, Manager Western Regional Coordination, – 0497 635 688
* Albury – Paul Pfeiffer, Manager Western Regional Coordination, – 0436 809 873
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.
Additional Information
The recruitment process may include a range of assessments including interview, psychometric assessments, work sample activities and pre-employment checks as required.
Looking for more information or assistance with applying?
We encourage and support applications from people with a disability. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including information in an alternate format or an alternate method of submission of the application) please contact the Talent Team via or 0461 373 819 and reference the Job Title and Reference Number for the role in which you are requesting the adjustment.
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.