Senior Finance Officer, Funding Arrangements

• Drive financial impact where it matters most—lead funding arrangements for disaster recovery that shape resilient communities across NSW.

• Ongoing full-time opportunity

• Role based in Parramatta/Sydney (other locations negotiable), with flexible/hybrid working environment.

• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $129,464 - $142,665 + super

About the role

As the Senior Finance Officer, Funding Arrangements, you will lead the financial administration of the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) and other funding programs that support local, regional, and state-level recovery initiatives. Your expertise will drive compliant payment and reporting systems, strengthen governance controls, and enhance stakeholder engagement across agencies and local governments. You will also contribute to impact assurance assessments, reporting, and continuous process improvement playing a vital role in enabling transparent, effective, and equitable outcomes from disaster recovery efforts.

About You

You will be a detail oriented and strategic finance professional who thrives in complex, high-stakes environments. To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Experience managing funding allocations and financial systems in sensitive, multifaceted government or similar settings.
• Strong technical knowledge of government reporting, accounting interpretations, and financial analysis—experience in audit or public sector settings is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial matters clearly to senior stakeholders.
• A collaborative mindset, with proven ability to work with diverse teams and external stakeholders.

Essential Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Business, Economics, or Commerce and professional membership (CAANZ, CPA Australia, IIA Australia), or equivalent experience.

For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Finance Officer, Funding Arrangements

About the Agency

The NSW Reconstruction Authority (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 RA 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

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close Monday 25 August 2025 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Sonja Hammond, Manager Funding Arrangements via or on

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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Great people come from all walks of life. At NSW Reconstruction Authority we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote gender diversity in our workplaces, the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and the employment of people with a disability. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background or sexual orientation.

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