Overview
An exciting opportunity for an executive to partner with stakeholders to enhance community resilience before and after disasters and deliver community centred recovery. The 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.
About You
* Experience adeptly navigating diverse stakeholder interests, fostering meaningful relationships to drive effective disaster preparedness and recovery initiatives.
* Experience in Emergency Management, Recovery or supporting natural disasters.
* 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.
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 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
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. A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.
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.
Please contact people@reconstruction.nsw.gov.au if you would like an adjustment to assist you in your application.
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