Senior Coordination Officer x2

Title: Senior Coordination Officer x2

Location: Australia

Job Description:

• Support stronger, more prepared NSW communities by coordinating disaster preparedness and recovery initiatives in collaboration with local governments, industry, and community stakeholders.
• 2x Ongoing, full-time roles with our Northern Regional Coordination Team.
• 1 x Lismore and 1 x Newcastle based role with flexible work options and hybrid arrangements available.
• Clerk grade 9/10 role, salary relative to experience, and ranges from $129,464- $142,665 + super & leave loading.

About the role

As a Senior Coordination Officer, you will play a vital role in supporting communities through disaster processes, ensuring they receive the resources and services they need. You will collaborate with local governments, joint partners, and other organisations to develop and implement locally owned mitigation, adaptation, preparedness, and recovery frameworks. Your work will contribute to the alignment of community driven initiatives with whole of government strategies to build resilience and sustainability.

Key responsibilities include:

• Representing the Authority at Local and Regional committees, whilst supporting the team and Manager in their day to day and/or operational roles as required
• Facilitating information sharing and coordinating resources to support community participation in disaster preparedness and recovery initiatives.
• Supporting communities through rebuilding and relocation processes, ensuring Authority programs align with local needs.
• Supporting grant and funding programs to provide essential services to disaster affected communities.
• Driving best practices in community engagement, staff capability development, and knowledge sharing initiatives.
• Engaging in broad consultations with local governments, the private sector, and relevant agencies to formulate disaster preparedness and recovery capabilities in line with the NSW Reconstruction Authority Act 2022 and NSW Recovery Plan.
• Preparing reports, correspondence, and briefs to support informed decision making within the Authority and government bodies.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Demonstrated experience in disaster management and community engagement
• Demonstrated understanding of emergency management arrangements within NSW, cross border/interstate arrangements also desirable
• Demonstrated ability to cultivate and maintain relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem solving capabilities to support disaster preparedness initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with communities across regional and metropolitan areas for a positive outcome.
• Demonstrated advanced communication skills, including producing reports, briefs and correspondence, and delivering clear, engaging presentations to a range of audiences
• Passion for making a tangible difference in NSW communities.
• An ability and willingness to travel within NSW to perform and support operational requirements during disasters, emergencies and other events, consistent with skills, background and personal circumstances.
• Current unrestricted NSW drivers' licence.

Essential requirements:

• Tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in a relevant field.

For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Coordination Officer. If you cannot access a copy of the Role Description, please contact talentacquisition@reconstruction.nsw.gov.au.

About the Agency

The NSW Reconstruction Authority (RA) was established to proactively reduce the impact of future disasters across NSW and to help communities recover from them faster.

When disasters occur, our staff work closely with emergency services and community leaders to understand what local communities need to recover. Once the immediate threat has eased, we lead recovery efforts in collaboration with community leaders and other recovery partners.

Joining our team with a rewarding job in a community-driven agency is just the start. The RA also offers:

• Flexible working practices
• Contemporary workspaces and technology
• Access to learning and development opportunities
• Employee assistance and wellbeing program
• Workforce that values inclusion
• Competitive pay and conditions
• Fitness Passport with a choice of 200+ gyms and pools across NSW

How do I apply?

• Attach a cover letter outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role. No more than 2 pages
• Attach an up-to-date resume detailing your capabilities, skills and experience relevant to the role. No more than 4 pages

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. 

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.