Senior Project Manager, Reconstruction Assurance
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Job Details
- Position: Senior Project Manager, Reconstruction Assurance
- Employment type: Temporary full‑time, 2 years
- Location: Lismore (other locations in NSW negotiable), flexible/hybrid working workplace
- Salary relative to experience, ranging from $129,464 to $142,665 + super
- Applications close 1 December 2025 at 11:55PM
About The Role
The NSW Reconstruction Authority is seeking a highly capable Senior Project Manager to join our Reconstruction Delivery team, supporting technical assurance across infrastructure recovery and improvement programs. These programs focus on repairing, restoring, and upgrading public and community assets affected by natural disasters.
You will provide expert advice, technical oversight, monitoring project performance, and engaging with stakeholders to ensure all funded initiatives meet program goals and contractual commitments. The role is designed for someone with deep project delivery experience – ideally in infrastructure reconstruction – who can critically assess project viability, identify risks, and guide stakeholders towards successful outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Review grantee documentation (e.g. progress reports, milestone claims, variations) to ensure compliance with funding agreements, program guidelines and quality standards.
- Conduct site visits and assurance audits to verify actual progress and support accurate performance reporting.
- Monitor and report on project delivery, financials, and community outcomes using established tools.
- Critically assess project viability and risks, advising on necessary course corrections or escalations.
- Support development and implementation of assurance frameworks and drive continuous improvement across recovery programs.
- Advise stakeholders on compliance, risk, procurement, and alignment with government policies.
- Engage in governance forums and stakeholder meetings to support informed decision-making and contribute to strategic planning.
- Contribute to audits, evaluations, and briefings with data-driven insights and recommendations.
About You
You are a highly autonomous and accountable professional who consistently delivers quality work on time. You manage your own workload and that of any supervised staff, offering strategic advice and contributing to planning, systems and frameworks. You are confident in making independent decisions and thrive in a dynamic environment where your judgement and delivery experience are valued.
You bring a proven track record in delivering complex 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 translating technical insights into strategic advice.
Experience in local or state government and infrastructure reconstruction is advantageous.
Essential Requirements
- Qualifications in engineering, construction management, project management, contract management, strategic commissioning or a related field, or equivalent knowledge and experience.
- Ability and willingness to travel within NSW and support other operational roles during disasters, emergencies and other events.
- Valid driver’s licence.
Benefits & Working Conditions
- Flexible working practices.
- Contemporary workspaces and technology.
- Access to learning and development opportunities.
- Employee assistance and wellbeing program (with a cool app).
- Inclusive workforce.
- Competitive pay and conditions.
- Fitness Passport with a choice of 200+ gyms and pools across NSW.
How 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 1 December 2025 at 11:55PM.
Contact
Contact: Kyle Sherry, Manager Reconstruction Delivery – or.
Our Commitment
Great people come from all walks of life. NSW Reconstruction Authority is 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.
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, please contact the Talent Team via or and reference the Job Title and Reference Number for the role in which you are requesting the adjustment.
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