NSW Reconstruction Authority

Reference number

85358-44349870

Occupation

Grants & Evaluation Management, Project Officer

Work type

Full-Time

Location

Sydney - Greater West

Salary Information

Closing date

16 August 2026 at 11:59pm

- Help shape the future of grants management by supporting the establishment of a new Grants Management Office and driving best-practice governance, policy and advisory services across the organisation.
- Ongoing, full-time opportunity with the Grants, Program Design and Evaluation branch.
- Role can be based in Sydney or one of our RA Office locations by negotiation with flexible work options and hybrid arrangements available.
- Clerk 7/8, salary relative to experience, and ranges from $116,981 - $129,492 + super.

About the role As the Project Officer, Grants, you will play a key role in supporting the development and delivery of projects that strengthen grants administration across the organisation and contribute to the establishment of a new Grants Management Office (GMO).

Working closely with subject matter experts and stakeholders across the business, you will provide project management support, undertake research and analysis, develop key documentation, and help deliver initiatives that improve consistency, compliance and best-practice grants management. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a newly evolving function and support the successful implementation of the organisation's new operating model.

Key responsibilities include

- Providing project management and coordination support to ensure initiatives are delivered on time, within scope and to agreed quality standards.
- Supporting the strategic development and establishment of the Grants Management Office (GMO).
- Contributing to the development, implementation and delivery of the GMO strategy.
- Undertaking research and analysis to identify trends, emerging issues and opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Preparing reports, briefs, presentations and project documentation to support decision-making and project outcomes.
- Drafting, reviewing and maintaining grants management policies, frameworks, procedures and supporting documentation.
- Supporting the development and review of grant guidelines to ensure compliance with legislative, policy and best-practice requirements.
- Coordinating stakeholder engagement activities, consultations, working groups and meetings.
- Providing advice and support to teams developing new grant programs and initiatives.
- Contributing to the development of training resources and capability-building initiatives to improve grants administration across the organisation.
- Facilitating education and awareness activities relating to grants management practices, governance requirements and the role of the GMO.
- Maintaining process documentation and supporting the definition of roles, responsibilities and operating procedures across grants functions.
- Monitoring project milestones,



tracking deliverables and supporting reporting requirements for executives and external stakeholders.
- Promoting consistent, compliant and best-practice approaches to grants management across the organisation.

About You You are a proactive and organised project professional who enjoys working across multiple initiatives and building robust relationships with stakeholders. You thrive in a dynamic environment, can balance competing priorities, you have a solution focused mindset and come with ideas proposals of pathways forward, you take pride in delivering high-quality work that supports meaningful organisational outcomes.

You will bring

- Experience supporting the delivery of projects, programs or strategic initiatives in a complex organisational environment.
- Strong project coordination skills, including planning, monitoring progress, maintaining documentation and managing competing priorities.
- Well-developed research and analytical skills, with the ability to synthesise information and prepare clear, evidence-based recommendations.
- Experience preparing reports, briefs, project documentation and other written materials for a variety of audiences.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to build productive working relationships across diverse teams.
- The ability to coordinate meetings, workshops, consultations and working groups to support successful project outcomes.
- Experience contributing to policy development, process improvement or governance-related initiatives will be highly regarded.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- The ability to identify emerging issues, monitor project risks and contribute to practical solutions.
- A collaborative approach and a commitment to continuous improvement and high-quality service delivery.
- An interest in grants administration, governance, policy or program design, with a willingness to develop expertise in this area.
- Experience working within government or knowledge of the NSW grants environment will be highly regarded.

Essential requirements
- Tertiary qualification and/or relevant knowledge and experience.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a newly focused team at a pivotal time, contribute to the establishment of a critical organisational function, and help deliver better grants management outcomes through strong governance, policy and advisory support. For more information read the full Role Description: Project Officer, Grants. If you cannot access a copy of the Role Description,



please contact [email protected].

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 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, detailing your relevant knowledge, skills and experience.

Applications close 4:00pm, Sunday 16 August 2026

Should you require further information about the role please contact Alycia Ashcroft via [email protected]

Our Commitment

Great people come from all walks of life. At NSW Reconstruction Authority we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and versatile 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 0461 373 819 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.

📌 Project Officer, Grants (Sydney)
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