Project Officer

Division: Preparedness & Recovery- Location: Parramatta, NSW, AU, 2150- Req ID: 66020**Project Officer x2**
- An exciting career opportunity for someone interested in working with a range of government, corporate and non-government stakeholders to support the communities of NSW preparing for and recovering from disasters.
- Join the newly formed Preparedness and Recovery Division at the NSW Reconstruction Authority.
- 2 x Temporary roles up to 12-months with the possibility of extension.
- Based in Parramatta with access to a flexible/hybrid environment.
- Clerk Grade 7/8 Salary ($106,025 - 117,363) plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

**About the Agency**
The NSW Reconstruction Authority, a statutory corporation within Planning & Environment cluster within the NSW Government, was established to proactively reduce the impact of future disasters across NSW and to help communities recover from them faster.
We will complete critical planning and preparation with communities, businesses, and all levels of government to reduce the impact natural disasters have on our lives.
When disasters occur, our staff will work closely with emergency services and community leaders to understand what local communities will need to recover. Once the immediate threat has eased, we will lead recovery efforts in collaboration with community leaders and other recovery partners.

**About the role**
As a Project Officer within the Recovery Operations and Partnerships branch, you will be responsible for supporting a range of initiatives that help individuals and communities that have been impacted by a disaster.

Key responsibilities:

- Offers of support from the non-government and corporate sectors.
- Support local communities when considering how they should manage material and financial donations.
- Coordinate government and non-government organisations to deliver critical recovery-based operations within disaster-impacted regions.
- Manage essential relationships with government and non-government organisations.
- Support the development of contract and partner recovery arrangements.
- Support the team when managing enquiries and responses to Ministerial Offices.
- Develop processes to support the Recovery Operations and Partnership team’s projects.

**About you**
We are seeking an experienced project and stakeholder engagement professional to enable and support our recovery partnerships.

Your experience:

- Supporting corporate, government and non-government partnerships and relationships.
- Managing a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Developing project collateral, presentations and supporting strategy implementation.
- Supporting contract negotiations and procurement processes.
- Ministerial briefs and report writing,
- Disaster management and recovery operations (desirable)
- Experience working with the Not-For-Profit sector (desirable).

You can demonstrate:

- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to balance competing priorities within a fast-paced environment.
- Organised and efficient working style.
- Passion for supporting the communities of NSW.
- If this sounds like you, the NSW Reconstruction Authority encourages you to apply.

**Joining a team with a community-driven agency is just the start. The Authority also offers**:

- Flexible working arrangements.
- Access to learning and development opportunities.
- Employee assistance and wellbeing program.
- A workforce that values inclusion, consultation, and community collaboration.
- Fitness Passport with a choice of 200+ gyms and pools across NSW.
- For more details about this role please

**How do I apply?**
- Attach a cover letter outlining how you meet the 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.

**Contact**:
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**Closing date**:Tuesday, 9th of April (11:59pm)

**_Diversity_**:

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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._