Manager Reconstruction Funding Assessments and Claims

• Temporary full-time opportunity until 7th July 2026 

• Office location based in Parramatta, Sydney or Lismore (other locations negotiable) with flexible working supported. 

• Clerk Grade 11/12; Salary relative to experience ($149,739 to $173,174) + super 

We are currently seeking expressions of interest for the Manager, Reconstruction Funding Assessments and Claims role within the Infrastructure Coordination team at the NSW Reconstruction Authority. 

This is a pivotal leadership opportunity to guide a high-performing team responsible for the assessment and administration of funding under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA). The role plays a critical part in delivering support to disaster-affected communities by ensuring timely, compliant, and transparent management of funding applications and claims. 

About the Role 

As Manager, you will oversee the formal assessment and processing of Category B funding applications, including Essential Public Asset Reconstruction (EPAR), Emergency Works (EW) and Immediate Reconstruction Works (IRW). You’ll lead a team of assessment officers, ensuring submissions are evaluated against DRFA eligibility criteria and that claims are reviewed, endorsed and administered in line with government policy. 

This role requires a focus on compliance, audit readiness, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to drive best-practice funding governance across disaster reconstruction programs. 

We are seeking an experienced professional with:  

• Qualifications or significant experience in engineering, quantity surveying, disaster management, or a related field, providing deeper expertise in disaster recovery and infrastructure funding frameworks. 

• Specific experience working with DRFA processes, particularly Category B funding, or similar government funding programs in a disaster recovery context, with a focus on infrastructure-related claims. 

• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing policies or guidelines related to funding, claims, or infrastructure reconstruction, particularly in disaster recovery or government projects. 

• Strong background in managing risk and ensuring compliance with internal and external regulations, particularly in high-stakes, audit-sensitive environments. 

• Experience engaging with high-level government stakeholders, such as financial teams, auditors, and oversight bodies, to ensure efficient and compliant delivery of funding programs. 

Read the full Role Description here: Manager Reconstruction Funding Assessments and Claims  

If you experience issues in accessing the RD, email [email protected]

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 Tuesday 22nd July 2025 at 11:55PM. 

For further information about the role, contact Rowan Howarth, Director Infrastructure Coordination via [email protected].   

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.  

Please contact [email protected] if you would like an adjustment to assist you in your application. 

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