Senior Infrastructure Officer

Company description:

NSW Reconstruction Authority

Job description:

Make a meaningful impact in Infrastructure Recovery across NSW

• Ongoing Full-time

• Clerk Grade 9/10; $129,464 to $142,665 + superannuation + flex leave

• Flexible locations across NSW (Sydney and regional NSW) and hybrid working arrangements available

About Us

Be part of a high-impact team driving the reconstruction of public infrastructure across NSW. As a Senior Infrastructure Officer, you'll play a critical role in supporting communities affected by natural disasters through the assessment of infrastructure recovery funding under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).

This is a technically focused role, ideal for professionals with qualifications in engineering, quantity surveying or construction. You will apply your expertise to assess infrastructure damage, validate scope of works and ensure compliance with DRFA guidelines.

Note: This is not a finance or grants administration role, it requires technical judgement and field experience in infrastructure recovery.

What you'll do

• Lead detailed assessments of complex DRFA funding submissions, ensuring compliance with technical standards, eligibility criteria, and value-for-money principles.

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve technical and compliance issues in funding applications.

• Maintain robust documentation and reporting to support audit readiness and transparency.

• Prepare insightful reports on program performance, compliance trends, and infrastructure recovery outcomes.

• Mentor junior officers and provide technical guidance to ensure consistent and accurate assessments.

• Contribute to governance frameworks and process improvements, including opportunities for infrastructure betterment.

About you

You're a detail-oriented, analytical thinker with a strong background in engineering, construction, or infrastructure delivery. You thrive in dynamic environments and bring a proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making.

You are a qualified Engineer or Quantity Surveyor who meets the definition of a Suitably Qualified Professional (SQP) under the DRFA. Your experience in infrastructure damage assessment, cost estimation and scope validation (ideally in a disaster recover context) makes you a trusted contributor. Your technical expertise enables you to assess complex reconstruction projects and contribute to betterment opportunities.

Essential Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in engineering, quantity surveying, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience in funding assessment or infrastructure recovery. Must meet the criteria of a Suitably Qualified Professional (SQP) under the DRFA - typically a qualified Engineer or Quantity Surveyor with relevant experience.

• Demonstrated experience in infrastructure damage assessment, reconstruction funding, and scope validation.

• In-depth knowledge of the DRFA and related disaster recovery frameworks.

• Proven ability to analyse complex policy and funding challenges and deliver evidence-based recommendations.

For more information read the full Role Description.

The role is internally referred to as Senior Funding Assessment Officer.

About the Agency

The NSW Reconstruction Authority is a statutory corporation 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 role, submit your resume and cover letter expressing your suitability for the role.

Applications close Monday 10th November 2025 at 11:55PM.

For further information about the role, contact Rowan Howarth, Director Infrastructure Coordination via or call

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.