* Join the Authority and engage in meaningful work by assessing critical infrastructure recovery funding!
* Multiple full-time opportunities available at Clerk GR 9/10 and GR 11/12
* Based in Parramatta/Sydney (regional NSW locations negotiable), with flexible/hybrid working environment.
* Competitive salary packages with additional annual leave loading
About The Roles
The Reconstruction Coordination team is a high-impact team driving the reconstruction of NSW public infrastructure. We are seeking Suitably Qualified Professionals to take on a critical role in supporting communities affected by natural disasters via the assessment of infrastructure recovery funding under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).
Manager, Reconstruction Engineering and Cost Assessment
* Clerk GR 11/12 (Base remuneration from $149,739 - $173,174) + super
* For more information read the Role Description: Manager - Reconstruction Engineering and Cost Assessment
As Manager, you will oversee the formal assessment and processing of Category B funding applications, including Essential Public Asset Reconstruction (EPAR), Emergency Works (EW) and Immediate Reconstruction Works (IRW). You'll lead a team with a focus on compliance, audit readiness, and collaboration with various stakeholders to drive best‐practice funding governance across disaster reconstruction programs.
Senior Engineering Assessment Officer (x3)
* Clerk GR 9/10 (Base remuneration from $129,464 - $142,665) + super
* For more information read the Role Description: Senior Engineering Assessment Officers
This is a technical role requiring qualifications in engineering, quantity surveying or construction. You will apply your disaster recovery funding expertise to assess infrastructure damage, validate scope of works and ensure compliance with DRFA guidelines.
Note: This is not a finance or grants administration role, it requires technical judgement and experience in infrastructure recovery.
About You
We are seeking proven experience in managing and administering disaster recovery funding programs, specifically DRFA or similar government funding schemes. Naturally, you have a strong understanding of compliance and audit requirements related to infrastructure and reconstruction works. It is key that you have familiarity with infrastructure reconstruction practices, including understanding technical documentation, cost estimation, and project management within disaster recovery efforts.
Essential Requirements
* Tertiary qualifications in engineering, quantity surveying, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience in funding assessment or infrastructure recovery.
* Must meet the criteria of a Suitably Qualified Professional (SQP) under the DRFA – typically a qualified Engineer or Quantity Surveyor with relevant experience.
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
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 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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