Assistant Project Officer

Looking to build your career in project coordination, governance and funding administration while contributing to meaningful outcomes for NSW communities? Join the NSW Reconstruction Authority and play a key role in supporting programs, policies and initiatives that help communities prepare for, recover from and build resilience following disasters.

About the Role

As an Assistant Project Officer, you will provide project, coordination and administrative support across a range of governance, assurance, policy and funding activities. Working within the Funding, Policy and Coordination Branch, you will contribute to research, analysis, stakeholder engagement and business support activities that enable informed decision-making and effective program delivery.

You will coordinate information and documentation, prepare briefs and reports, maintain records and registers, and support meetings and governance processes. You will also contribute to continuous improvement and reform initiatives, supporting enhancements to governance, policy, funding administration and business processes. This role offers a great opportunity to develop your project, governance and assurance skills and experience while working in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

About You

You'll bring strong organisational and project support skills, a proactive approach and a commitment to delivering quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment. Ideally, you will have:

• Experience providing project, administration or business support in a government, corporate or similar environment.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear, accurate and professional documentation.

• Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritise and manage multiple tasks while meeting deadlines and maintaining quality outcomes.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records, reports, registers and information.

• A collaborative approach, with the ability to build effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders.

• An ability to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and contribute to enhanching business processes.

Essential Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or demonstrated experience in project coordination, administration, governance, policy or a related field

For more information read the full Role Description: Assistant 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, please submit an online application including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close: 3:55pm, Sunday 1 November 2026

Should you require further information about the role please contact