Governance Officer

Department: Corporate Services

Location:
Sydney, NSW, AU, 2000

Req ID: 79210

• Ongoing full-time opportunities

• Role based in Parramatta/Sydney with flexible/hybrid working environment.

• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $113,574 to $125,720 + super

Join a team committed to integrity and accountability. As a Governance Officer, you'll play a key role in supporting governance strategies that enable ethical decision-making and strengthen organisational capability.

About the role

In this role, you will assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of governance frameworks across the Authority. You'll provide research, analysis, and administrative support to ensure compliance with legislative requirements and ethical standards.

A key part of your responsibilities will include preparing reports, briefs, and submissions for the Audit and Risk Committee, supporting secretariat services and effective operations of various governance forums, as well as supporting initiatives that build governance capability throughout the organisation.

About You

You are detail-oriented and proactive, with a strong understanding of corporate governance principles and compliance requirements. Your ability to manage competing priorities, maintain confidentiality, and deliver high-quality work under pressure sets you apart. Excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders are essential.

Essential Requirements

• Extensive knowledge and experience in ensuring compliance with corporate governance in a complex multifaceted agency or business.

• Tertiary qualification and/or relevant knowledge and experience.

For more information read the full Role Description: Governance Officer

About the Agency

The NSW Reconstruction Authority 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 Authority 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, please submit an online application including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close: 11:59PM Wednesday 26 November 2025

Should you require further information about the role please contact Christina Li, A/Director Governance at

Our Commitment

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, veterans and other diverse communities. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background or sexual orientation.

Additional Information

The recruitment process may include a range of assessments including interview, psychometric assessments, work sample activities and pre-employment checks as required.

Looking for more information or assistance with applying?

We encourage and support applications from people with a disability. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including information in an alternate format or an alternate method of submission of the application) please contact the Talent Team via or and reference the Job Title and Reference Number for the role in which you are requesting the adjustment.

Recruitment Pool

A recruitment pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that become available over the next 18 months.