Manager Reconstruction Claims and Payments

5 days ago

Parramatta, Australia NSW Department of Communities and Justice Full time

Division: Corporate Services
- Location: Parramatta, NSW, AU, 2150
- Req ID: 76790
- Full time, ongoing role within the Finance, Funding and Operations Division.
- Clerk Grade 11/12 Salary ($149,739 - $173,174 per annum) plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

Join a team making a real impact in disaster recovery across NSW. This role plays a key part in ensuring communities receive timely and compliant funding support to rebuild essential infrastructure after natural disasters.

**About the Role**

As Manager Reconstruction Claims and Payments, you will administer the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) for infrastructure reconstruction. You’ll lead governance, financial systems, and assurance processes that enable fast, effective, and compliant funding delivery to NSW communities. Key responsibilities include:

- Implementing best practice DRFA management frameworks.
- Managing financial and reporting systems for DRFA and non-DRFA programs.
- Reviewing and processing claims from delivery agencies and local councils for compliance.
- Supporting audit and assurance activities with robust documentation.
- Designing and implementing claims and payment systems.
- Liaising with stakeholders to ensure clear understanding of funding guidelines.
- Leading strategic projects to improve systems and protocols.

**About You**

You’ll bring a strong background in financial program management and a commitment to public service delivery. Ideally, you will have:

- Extensive experience managing funding allocations and financial systems in complex environments.
- Familiarity with bi-lateral funding arrangements, particularly DRFA.
- Proven ability to lead governance, assurance, and reporting functions.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
- Experience designing and implementing financial processes and systems.

Essential requirements:

- Tertiary qualification in accounting, finance or a related field and CPA/CA qualified or equivalent funding program management experience.


**About the Agency**

The NSW Reconstruction Authority (RA) is an executive agency of the Premier’s Department. The RA will improve how NSW plans for disasters and help communities to recover from them faster.

To reduce the severity and impacts of disasters, the RA 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 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 (including flex-time)
- Fitness Passport with a choice of 200+ gyms and pools across NSW

**How do I apply?**
- Attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) 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 Monday 18 August 2025**

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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._

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