* Temporary Full-time role – Until December 2027 (35 hrs/week)
* Lismore (other regional offices negotiable) - Flexible and hybrid work arrangements available, preferences will be given to people based in the Northern Rivers or ability to travel.
* Clerk Grade 11/12 Salary ($149,739 - $173,174 per annum) plus super and annual leave loading
Are you a strategic leader with a passion for delivering planning or infrastructure programs that make a real difference? We are seeking a highly skilled Program Manager Lead to spearhead the delivery of a program of infrastructure projects focused on disaster mitigation, adaptation, and reconstruction. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide expert advice while collaborating with key stakeholders to ensure the RA's Reconstruction Delivery Programs including the Resilient Lands Program initiatives are executed efficiently and effectively.
About The Role
* Manage a team of technical experts to oversee and ensure the successful delivery of reconstruction projects.
* Provide strategic direction and establish governance frameworks to align program objectives with the agency's priorities.
* Develop and execute a comprehensive program of projects, optimizing resources and ensuring efficiency.
* Oversee all aspects of project development and implementation, including business cases, governance structures, resource management, and reporting requirements.
* Implement strategies for continuous program monitoring, risk management, and quality assurance to drive successful project outcomes.
* Foster strong relationships with stakeholders, providing expert advice and proactive issue resolution throughout the program lifecycle.
* Support councils and other delivery agencies in achieving efficient and effective reconstruction outcomes.
* Conduct research and provide evidence-based recommendations to enhance program planning and decision-making.
About You
You will have a proven track record in client-side program and project management within the infrastructure or reconstruction sector. This includes expertise in driving program efficiency, implementing best-practice methodologies, and ensuring compliance with government policies. Strong leadership skills, with experience managing complex projects and multiple stakeholders is required. Naturally, you hold excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a proactive approach to risk and contingency management. Strong communication and negotiation skills is highly regarded for this role.
Essential Requirements
* Tertiary qualifications or equivalent knowledge and experience in civil engineering, construction management or related fields.
* Demonstrated experience in the delivery management of projects and programs of work in a public infrastructure context.
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.
Benefits
* 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
EEO Statement
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 talent.acquisition@reconstruction.nsw.gov.au or 0437 504 514 and reference the Job Title and Reference Number for the role in which you are requesting the adjustment for.
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