Chief Executive Officer

Premier's Department

• We are seeking highly skilled and experienced Chief Executive Officer to lead the NSW Reconstruction Authority.
• Lead the strategic and operational aspects to deliver on their purpose
• This is an ongoing Public Service Senior Executive Band 3 role, based in the Sydney CBD/Parramatta.

As the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Reconstruction Authority you will lead an executive team to ensure the Authority's functions are in alignment with the requirements of the Act. This role is responsible for ensuring the protection, preparedness and recovery of communities affected by disasters.

You will be responsible for representing the Authority in consultations and negotiations with key external stakeholders to optimise outcomes for the Authority and the NSW Government. The CEO role is expected to build and maintain cooperative relationships with multiple stakeholders across industry, community and government to drive the development of strategies for disaster prevention, preparedness, recovery, reconstruction and adaptation efforts.

This is a high-profile role which will see you providing timely, strategic, expert and authoritative advice to the Premier and Ministers to enable informed evidence-based recommendations and decisions. You will be responsible for prudent and efficient financial management of disaster funds, working with councils, State agencies, community organisations and the Commonwealth Government.

To learn more about the role please review the Role Description

Essential requirements for this role

• Tertiary qualification/s in a relevant discipline and/or demonstrated experience at an executive level.

You. Our ideal candidate.

• Inspire Direction and Purpose: You are a highly experienced senior leader and are confident to operate in diverse / complex organisations
• Think and Solve Problems: You come from an environment with a track record of strategic thinking and driving organisational outcomes
• Financial Literacy: You have exceptional financial acumen with experience in managing budgets and financial sustainability at executive level
• Communicate Effectively: Can demonstrate exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
• Influence and Negotiate: You can demonstrate your proven ability to provide influential leadership to ensure effective cross-government organisational responses to emergency or other large scale, highly complex situations.

The NSW Reconstruction Authority (the Authority) is a statutory corporation related to the Premier's Department. Learn more about the RA here :NSW Reconstruction Authority | NSW Government

How to apply

To start your journey in applying for this role, you'll need to create an account on I Work for NSW and apply online. Your application should include:

• a resume which clearly details your relevant skills and experience (maximum 5 pages).
• a cover letter addressing how you meet the requirements of the role (maximum 2 pages)

If you run into any technical difficulties with your online application, contact I Work for NSW Support at or

Salary: Senior Executive Band 3. Total remuneration package will be negotiated upon offer.

Closing date: Wednesday 15th October (9:59am)

Learn more

For enquiries, please contact the Associate Director, Executive Talent, Louise Tomany on

To help us figure out if you're the right person for the role, the selection process may include an interview and relevant assessments, and we expect it will take up to 6–8 weeks.

Candidates can request a reasonable adjustment throughout each step of the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable adjustment to the recruitment process, please let us know in your application. If you require any adjustments or alternative formats to participate in the process, please contact the hiring manager.

Our commitment

The Reconstruction Authority acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work and live. We pay respect to Ancestors and Elders past and present. We recognise and learn from the strengths of First Nations peoples of New South Wales and their continuing connection to, and unique cultural and spiritual relationship with, Country.

We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans and those living in rural, regional, and remote locations.