Flood Resilience Planning Manager

Division: Operations- Location: Parramatta, NSW, AU, 2150- Req ID: 70101- Full time, ongoing role within the Adaptation, Mitigation and Reconstruction division.
- Clerk Grade 11/12 ($139,787 - $161,663) plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.

Are you passionate about shaping resilient communities in the face of climate challenges? Join us as a Flood Resilience Planning Manager and lead strategic land use planning initiatives that safeguard lives and property from flood risks. Your expertise will drive innovative solutions and foster collaboration across government and community sectors, making a lasting impact on disaster preparedness in New South Wales.

**About the role**
As the Flood Resilience Planning Manager, you will play a crucial role in shaping the strategic land use planning framework for the Authority and the NSW Government, with a focus on flood risk management. Your technical leadership and expert advice will support short-term land use decisions in collaboration with the Department of Planning, Housing and Industry and contribute to the long-term development of Disaster Adaptation Plans.

Key Accountabilities:

- Provide expert planning advice and recommendations concerning land use planning decisions, particularly focusing on flood affectation and evacuation modelling.
- Lead and facilitate the creation of strategic land use planning frameworks, integral to the development of Disaster Adaptation Plans.
- Collaborate effectively with various stakeholders, including government agencies, industry representatives, and local government, to foster engagement and communication regarding strategic land use planning strategies.
- Oversee the preparation of reports, briefs, and correspondence to inform and respond to agency and government requests.
- Develop and implement monitoring and evaluation strategies for the strategic land use framework project, addressing risk and contingency management, benefits realisation, and overall project effectiveness.

**About you**
We are looking for an individual who is passionate about flood resilience and has a proven track record in strategic land use planning. You will have a solid understanding of New South Wales government processes and policy making, along with experience in interpreting and implementing statutory planning legislation.

Key Knowledge and Experience:

- Demonstrated understanding of NSW government legislation, policies, and processes especially relating to statutory and strategic land use planning.
- Experience in natural hazard adaptation strategy and planning.
- Advanced analytical and research skills to support decision-making and strategy development.

Essential Requirements:

- Tertiary qualification in public policy, planning, law, ecology, environmental science, or a related discipline, or equivalent expertise.

If you are ready to take on this important role and make a significant impact on flood resilience planning, we would love to hear from you

**About the Agency**
The NSW Reconstruction Authority (the Authority) is a statutory corporation within Planning, Housing and Infrastructure. The Authority will improve how NSW plans for disasters and help communities to recover from them faster.
To reduce the severity and impacts of disasters, the Authority will complete critical planning and preparation with communities, NGOs, 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 (including flex-time)
- Fitness Passport with a choice of 200+ gyms and pools across NSW

**How do I apply?**
- Attach a cover letter outlining how you meet the essential requirements and capabilities of this role, as specified in the role description.
- Attach an up-to-date resume detailing your capabilities, skills and experience relevant to the role.

**Applications close Sunday, 20th of October 2024 (10:00pm)**

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**_A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months._