- Empower executive leadership in a bold, future-focused agency rebuilding communities with purpose and precision.
- Full time, ongoing role within the Office of the Chief Executive Officer.
- Role based in Parramatta/Sydney or Lismore (other locations negotiable), with flexible/hybrid working environment.
- Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $149,739 - $173,174 + superannuation.
About the role
As Executive Officer, you’ll provide high-level executive, secretariat, and project support to ensure the smooth operation of the CEO’s office and the broader Executive team. You will also:
- Prepare, manage, and review high-level communications including briefings, reports, submissions, and notes to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
- Act as the primary point of contact for the Executive, liaising with stakeholders and coordinating responses to meet critical deadlines.
- Implement, monitor, and report on strategic, operational, and project plans to support informed decision-making.
- Research and prepare strategic advice and reports on complex policy, planning, and operational matters.
- Provide proactive issues management and resolution to minimise organisational risk.
- Lead or contribute to projects aligned with organisational objectives.
- Develop and refine administrative systems and procedures to enhance efficiency and quality outcomes.
- Manage the CEO’s diary, events, and inbox, ensuring seamless coordination and prioritisation.
- Facilitate briefing materials and coordinate the drafting and dispatch of CEO correspondence.
- Serve as secretariat for the NSW RA Executive Committee.
About You
You are a highly organised and forward-thinking professional with demonstrated expertise in strategic planning and executive-level support. You also have:
- Demonstrated experience in executive, secretariat, and project support roles
- Exceptional written communication skills with a strong eye for detail
- Proven ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines
- Strong stakeholder engagement and interpersonal skills
- Experience in coordinating high-level correspondence and managing sensitive information
- A strategic mindset with the ability to anticipate needs and provide timely, relevant advice
- Comfortable working autonomously and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Essential requirements:
- Tertiary qualifications in a related discipline and/or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience with demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development
For more information read the full Role Description: Executive Officer
If you are unable to access the Role Description, please contact [email protected].
About the Agency
The NSW Reconstruction Authority (the RA) 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 RA 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 Sunday 7 September 2025 at 11:59pm
Should you require further information about the role please contact Guy Mitford, Director Ministerial and Executive Services via [email protected]
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 [email protected] or 0461 373 819 and reference the Job Title and Reference Number for the role in which you are requesting the adjustment for.
