Project Officer

• Ongoing full-time opportunity
• 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 driving meaningful change across government through impactful project delivery. We're looking for a motivated Project Officer to help improve the administration of Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) and support critical system and reporting enhancements.

About the team

The Funding Policy and Coordination Branch is a new central function for policy development, strategic direction, and governance oversight within the NSW Reconstruction Authority to support the delivery of programs under the Australian Government's Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA). The Branch is responsible for designing and implementing sector-wide systems, policies, and procedures that govern programs across all disaster recovery domains—social, built, economic, and environment.

As the NSW Government lead on reform initiatives for the DRFA, the Branch drives policy enhancements and aims to deliver improvements that support NSW delivery agencies, as well as improvements to councils and communities recovering from disasters. The team also provide secretariat support services for cross government decision making bodies. The team is responsible for assurance and oversight of the DRFA portfolio and regular reporting on status, risk and budget to facilitate evidence-based decision making and tracking and reporting of progress of recovery initiatives. These efforts support more centralised and effective decision-making for disaster recovery across NSW.

About the role

As a Project Officer (Performance and Reporting Analyst), you'll play a key role in delivering complex projects that enhance the administration, oversight and reporting of the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).

You'll support project planning, reporting, and stakeholder engagement, while helping to implement new systems and tools that improve visibility of budget, risk, and performance across DRFA programs.

About You

You're a proactive problem-solver with experience in project management, technology or reporting initiatives.

You will bring a strong background in systems and technology development, and an ability to interpret and interrogate datasets.

You bring strong analytical skills, clear communication, and a collaborative mindset. Knowledge of DRFA or bilateral funding arrangements is a plus, along with the ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.

Essential Requirements 

Tertiary qualification and/or relevant knowledge and experience. 

For more information read the full Role Description: Project Officer P&R Analyst

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, Tuesday 11 November 2025

Should you require further information about the role please contact Georgia Evans, A/Manager - DRFA Change and Reform at 

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 and reference the Job Title and Reference Number for the role in which you are requesting the adjustment for.