Finance And Assurance Officer X2

In this pivotal role, you'll perform critical finance and assurance functions that support the State's management of natural disaster expenditure. From processing payments and auditing claims to liaising with government agencies and help optimise recovery funding across NSW. You'll also contribute to risk-based assurance, reporting, and stakeholder guidance, all while ensuring expenditure aligns with relevant policies and national standards, such as the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements. With project-based tasks and meaningful collaboration at its core, the position is ideal for someone who enjoys both operational precision and broader impact.

You're an analytical thinker with a sharp eye for detail and a collaborative spirit. You bring :

• Understanding of assurance and financial management practices in government settings.
• Experience in auditing, reviewing expenditure records, and applying internal control principles and payment processes.
• Excellent communication skills to support cross-agency collaboration and advisory work.
• Confidence in applying project management methodology to meet deadlines and deliver quality outcomes.
• A proactive mindset, capable of interpreting guidelines and contributing to ongoing process improvement.

• Tertiary qualification and / or equivalent experience in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

For more information read the full Role Description :

The NSW Reconstruction Authority (RA) 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 RA 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 RA 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

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 Monday 25 August 2025 at 11 : 55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Sonja Hammond, Manager Funding Arrangements via or on

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.

We encourage and support applications from people with a disability. If you require an to be made to the recruitment process (including alternate formats) 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 for.

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