Assistant Grants Assessment Officer

4 days ago

Lismore, Australia NSW Department of Communities and Justice Full time

Division: Operations
- Location: Lismore, NSW, AU, 2480 Sydney, NSW, AU, 2000 Parramatta, NSW, AU, 2150
- Req ID: 77432
- Support recovery funding that makes a real difference—help deliver targeted grants to communities across NSW.
- Full time, temporary role up to June 2026 within the Community Recovery Programs Branch.
- Role based in Parramatta/Sydney or Lismore (other locations negotiable), with flexible/hybrid working environment.
- Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $99,938 - $110,271 per annum + superannuation.

**About the role**

As an Assistant Grants Assessment Officer, you will provide essential project and administrative support to ensure the effective delivery of recovery program funding. Working within the Recovery Programs Branch, you will help manage grants in line with NSW policies and standards, contributing to meaningful outcomes for disaster-affected communities.

**About You**

You are a detail-oriented and committed to supporting fair, efficient, and impactful grants administration. You will also have:

- Knowledge of NSW grants legislation and guidelines, including the NSW Grants Administration Guide and Public Finance and Audit Act
- Experience in administrative support for grants or community programs
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and report on data
- Effective written communication skills for preparing reports, presentations, and briefings

Essential requirements:

- Tertiary qualification and/or relevant knowledge and experience.

For more information read the full Role Description: Assistant Grants Assessment Officer

**About the Agency**
The NSW Reconstruction Authority (the 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 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 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

**To Apply**

**Applications close Monday 8 September 2025 at 11:59pm**
- 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._

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