Project Officer
About the role
Department: Customer Experience and Innovation
Department/Agency: NSW Reconstruction Authority
Location:
Lismore, NSW, AU, 2480
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Req ID: 84474
Temporary 12-month full-time opportunity - 35 hrs/week
Role based in Lismore (Northern Rivers), with flexible/hybrid working environment.
Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $116,981 to $129,492 + super
About the role
As the Project Officer, you will be responsible for a range of project management and governance support activities that contribute to the delivery of the Northern Rivers Adaptation Division projects.
As the Project Officer, you will:
Prepare reports and briefs, coordinate resources, maintain project documentation and implement and monitor project plans.
Communicate with key stakeholders and coordinate working groups, committees and consultations.
Source, collate and compile data and information to identify emerging issues and track and report on divisional activities and project progress
Undertake research and analysis
About You
You have strong project management experience and knowledge to support the delivery of community focused projects. Your ability to identify project interdependencies and strategic alignment across divisional programs will be key to your success. You are comfortable using multiple data sources, knowledge and experience to put forward recommendations to meet agency objectives, program compliance and project deliverables.
You have a track record of developing strong relationships and working collaboratively to provide business, project and operational support in a community focused environment. You are also flexible, show initiative and respond quickly when situations change.
Essential Requirements
Tertiary qualifications or equivalent knowledge and experience in project management, communications, or engagement.
Based in Northern Rivers.
For more information read the full Role Description: Project 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, 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 11.55pm, Monday 13th July 2026.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Laura Robinson, Manager Customer Experience via Laura.Robinson@reconstruction.nsw.gov.au or on 0447 900 953.
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 talent.acquisition@reconstruction.nsw.gov.au or 0437 504 514 and reference the Job Title and Reference Number for the role in which you are requesting the adjustment for.
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