Department: People & Culture
Department/Agency: NSW Reconstruction Authority
Location:
Sydney, NSW, AU, 2000
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Req ID: 85392
Shape workforce strategy and planning to meet RA’s needs now and into the future.
Temporary 12 month opportunity
Role based in Parramatta/Sydney, with flexible/hybrid working
Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $149,739 to $173,174 + super
About the role
This is a practical delivery role supporting the NSW Reconstruction Authority to plan for the workforce it needs now and into the future. You will lead the development of workforce strategies, plans and initiatives that support organisational priorities, improve workforce sustainability and respond to changing business needs.
You will work with leaders and teams across RA to understand workforce challenges, analyse workforce data and translate insights into clear, practical actions. The role will contribute to strategic workforce planning, organisational design, workforce reporting and projects that strengthen capability, capacity and readiness across the organisation.
This role would suit someone with experience in strategic workforce planning, talent strategy, organisational development or consulting; who enjoys turning ideas, data and stakeholder input into workable plans and solutions.
About You
You are a workforce planning, organisational development professional who can work with stakeholders to understand business needs and develop practical workforce solutions. You are comfortable working across projects, using data and evidence, and supporting leaders to make informed decisions about workforce priorities.
You bring strong communication, analysis and problem-solving skills, with the ability to organise information, identify themes and develop clear recommendations. You can build effective working relationships, manage competing priorities and contribute to change in a considered and practical way.
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
Experience supporting or delivering workforce strategies,
workforce plans or related HR initiatives.
Strategic workforce planning experience, organisational design, organisational review or change projects.
Demonstrated ability to work with senior stakeholders to understand workforce issues and deliver practical plans and outcomes.
Experience preparing briefings, recommendations, project plans or business cases to support workforce priorities.
Demonstrated robust written communication, consultation and stakeholder engagement skills.
Experience in government, consulting or a large and complex organisation will be highly regarded.
Experience in strategy development, diversity or targeted employment programs will be advantageous.
For more information read the full Role Description: Manager Workforce Strategy
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:
Adaptable 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, detailing your relevant knowledge, skills and experience.
Applications close Sunday 16 August 2026 at 11:55PM.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Mileva Strachov, Director, People and Culture
[email protected] or on 0400 995 155
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
[email protected] or 0419 333 746 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
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