* An exciting opportunity for an executive to partner with stakeholders to enhance community resilience before and after disasters and deliver community centred recovery.
* Role can be based in Lismore, Port Macquarie, Tamworth, Coffs Harbour, or Newcastle
* Competitive Total Remuneration Package, commensurate with experience.
The NSW Reconstruction Authority is seeking a Director, Regional Coordination and Engagement to forge effective partnerships with Local Government, community leaders, Aboriginal communities and industry.
The Director will lead a dispersed regional team across Northern NSW and have a key role in prevention, preparedness and recovery. Using a community centred approach, you will lead recovery and preparedness activities to reduce the impact of future disasters.
Leading place-based teams across NSW, the division is the front door for communities to access programs that help them be stronger, safer and more resilient to disasters in a changing world. The role leverages a comprehensive understanding of local contexts, risks, and vulnerabilities to facilitate community centred recovery.
This is an excellent opportunity to work regionally, leading teams to deliver place-based activities that build resilient communities.
About You
Qualifications
We are looking for an executive with
* Experience adeptly navigating diverse stakeholder interests, fostering meaningful relationships to drive effective disaster preparedness and recovery initiatives.
* Experience in Emergency Management or Recovery Coordination
* A proven track record in successfully leading regionally dispersed teams.
* Extensive experience in leading teams through complex and dynamic environments and managing diverse stakeholders.
* A demonstrated understanding of engaging with Aboriginal Communities, including fostering trust, honouring traditional knowledge and adapting approaches to align with the needs and values of Aboriginal communities.
* An understanding and/or experience in the public sector within the northern regions of NSW.
* Ability to travel and undertake redeployments following a Natural Disaster within the region
For more information read the full Role Description: Director Regional Coordination
About the Agency
The NSW Reconstruction Authority is a statutory corporation 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
Joining our team with a rewarding job in a community-driven agency is just the start. The Authority also offers:
* 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 Sunday 12 April 2026 at 11:55PM.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Susie George Executive Director, Regional Coordination and Engagement via regional.delivery@reconstruction.nsw.gov.au
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 in 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 talentacquisition@reconstruction.nsw.gov.au or 0419 333 746 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.
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