Reconstruction Claims and Assurance Officer

• Temporary full-time - until 29th September 2026 with possibility of extension (35 hours/week)

• Based in Parramatta and Mid-Coast Hunter Region (Sydney CBD office location available) with flexible working arrangements 

• Clerk Grade 7/8; Salary relative to experience - $113,574 to $125,720 + super. 

The Authority is seeking a Reconstruction Claims and Assurance Officer to join our Reconstruction Coordination team. This role plays a vital part in ensuring the accuracy and consistency of funding submissions and claims, supporting councils and delivery partners in their reconstruction efforts. 

About the role 

You’ll contribute to the smooth operation of regional reconstruction programs by providing informal quality assurance, tracking project progress, and supporting internal coordination. Your work will help ensure funding submissions are complete, compliant, and aligned with program requirements. In this role, you’ll: 

• Support regional coordination teams by informally reviewing council funding submissions and claims, ensuring accuracy and alignment with program guidelines. 

• Maintain detailed claim verification records and monitor project progress to support robust reporting and assurance. 

• Help streamline internal workflows for claims tracking and stakeholder engagement, keeping operations smooth and responsive. 

• Prepare briefings and provide clear, timely information to councils, delivery partners, and stakeholders. 

• Uphold strong documentation and data management standards to support effective project delivery. 

• Assist in developing guidance materials and templates to help councils meet funding and documentation requirements 

• Liaise with councils and agencies to clarify expectations and facilitate the flow of information 

• Analyse claim and project data to identify trends, gaps, or anomalies that inform assurance processes and program oversight 

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About You  

You are detail-oriented, analytical, and take pride in delivering high-quality work in a dynamic environment. You demonstrate initiative and autonomy in decision-making and enjoy balancing technical accuracy with practical problem-solving. 

You’ll bring: 

•  A working understanding of infrastructure delivery and/or government grant programs 

• Familiarity with local government operations or funding processes 

• Experience in project management, project administration, or documentation coordination roles 

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills 

• A proactive and collaborative approach to supporting recovery efforts 

Essential Requirements  

• Tertiary qualifications in engineering, quantity surveying, finance, or a related discipline, and/or relevant professional experience in infrastructure recovery or funding assessment 

• Demonstrated experience in managing or supporting infrastructure projects, funding submissions, or documentation processes 

• Already a NSW state government employee 

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 

Include a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.  

Applications close 1st Wednesday July 2026 at 11:55PM. 

For further information about the role please contact Rachel Bangoura, Manager Reconstruction Coordination via email at [email protected] or 0419 265 963.