Job Description

• Ongoing Full-time role
• Office location – Parramatta/Sydney CBD with flexible/hybrid working environment.
• Clerk Grade 11/12, Salary relative to experience ($154,231 – 178,369) + super

Join the NSW Reconstruction Authority and play a key role in ensuring communities receive timely and compliant funding support to rebuild essential infrastructure after natural disasters.

About the Role

As Manager Reconstruction Claims and Payments, you will oversee the administration of the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) for infrastructure reconstruction, ensuring funding is delivered quickly, effectively and in compliance with relevant requirements. You will lead governance, financial management and assurance processes, while managing reporting systems for both DRFA and non-DRFA programs.

The role is responsible for reviewing and processing claims from delivery agencies and local councils, supporting audit and assurance activities, and maintaining robust claims and payment systems. You will also work closely with stakeholders to promote a clear understanding of funding guidelines and lead strategic initiatives that strengthen systems, processes and operational outcomes.

About You

You’ll bring a strong background in financial program management and a commitment to public service delivery. Ideally, you will have:

• Extensive experience managing funding allocations and financial systems in complex environments.
• Familiarity with bi-lateral funding arrangements, particularly DRFA.
• Proven ability to lead governance, assurance, and reporting functions.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Experience designing and implementing financial processes and systems.
• Proven leadership experience, including coaching, developing and motivating high-performing teams.

Essential Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in accounting, finance or a related field and CPA/CA qualified or equivalent funding program management experience.

For more information read the full Role Description: Manager Reconstruction Claims & Payments

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 11 October 2026

Should you require further information about the role please contact Shane Long, Director - Funding Claims and Assurance at shane.long@reconstruction.nsw.gov.au

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. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including information in an alternate format or an alternate method of submission of the application) please contact the Talent Team via talentacquisition@reconstruction.nsw.gov.au or 0409 382 621 and reference the Job Title and Reference Number for the role in which you are requesting the adjustment.

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