Manager Program Delivery

Department: Adaptation Mitigation & Reconstruction

Location:
Lismore, NSW, AU, 2480

Req ID: 78894

• Join the Authority to help lead the delivery of Northern Rivers programs

• Temporary, full-time opportunity- 30 June 2027

• Role based in Northern Rivers (Lismore), with flexible/hybrid working environment

• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $149,739 to $173,174 + super

About the role

We're seeking a dynamic leader to manage the delivery of the Resilient Homes Program (RHP), supporting flood resilience across the Northern Rivers and Central West. This key role oversees home buybacks, rebuilds and retrofits, combining strategic project management with customer support and stakeholder coordination.

If you're passionate about disaster recovery and leading high-performing teams to deliver impactful outcomes, apply now with the Authority

• Oversee the delivery of home buybacks, raisings, rebuilds, and retrofits to improve flood resilience.

• Build and maintain stakeholder relationships to enable a coordinated, efficient program delivery.

• Provide evidence-based advice and implement innovative tools, practices, and processes to support program success.

• Lead resolution of complex stakeholder issues and customer support activities.

• Ensure program compliance with Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements and support audit processes.

• Deliver timely, accurate program-level reporting to leadership and external committees.

About You

The ideal candidate will have previous experience coordinating a portfolio of complex and high-profile programs, preferably in disaster recovery, housing, or government service delivery. They'll be skilled in managing cross-functional teams, stakeholder engagement, and customer resolution.

A solid understanding of program governance, compliance frameworks like Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements, and strategic reporting is key.

Essential Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent experience in a relevant field such as disaster management and program management.

For more information read the full Role Description: Manager Program Delivery

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, 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 13th November 2025 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Angela Jones, Director Customer Engagement 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.

Looking for more information or assistance in applying?

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.

We encourage and support applications from people with a disability. If you require an adjustment to be made to the recruitment process (including alternate formats) 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 for.