Department: Executive Support
Department/Agency: NSW Reconstruction Authority
Location:
Lismore, NSW, AU, 2480
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Req ID: 84545
Opportunity to join the Authority with your executive admin experience!
Temporary full-time – until 31 Dec 2027 (35 hrs/week)
Role based in Lismore (Northern Rivers), with flexible/hybrid working environment.
Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $102,936 - $113,579 + super
About the role
As the Executive Support Officer, you will be supporting the senior leadership of Adaptation & Resilience, through your strong administrative and project management skills. You will undertake the timely delivery of a range of business services including financial and human resource processes.
Prepare accurate and timely correspondence, reports and presentations in line with quality standards to meet client needs.
Balance a high level of customer service with competing demands including the timely coordination of responses to customer inquiries.
Manage small projects or related tasks and contribute to streamlining administrative and business processes, procedures and systems to support operational priorities.
Provide secretarial and administrative support for stakeholder meetings and committees including managing agenda papers, providing reports and liaising with external organisations to obtain or distribute data, and drafting correspondence.
Coordinate meetings, workshops and conferences including catering, room and equipment setup, distributing material, liaising with speakers and attendees, and clean up.
Manage the Executive Director/Director’s diaries as required, to ensure the rescheduling appointments and conflicting demands are resolved.
About You
You hold strong judgement and the ability to operate in high-pressure, fast‑moving executive environments. The right candidate must be proactive, organised, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Having excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities will be key to success. You must have high levels of analytic and problem-solving skills, and demonstrated application of discretion, professionalism and organisational awareness.
Experience in providing administrative support to senior executives and developing effective stakeholder relationships, as well as reviewing briefing notes, submissions, and complex communications.
Whilst flexible work arrangements are offered, it is required to be in the office at least 3 days per week due to the core functions of the role.
Current NSW Drivers licence and willingness to drive and travel to perform the role.
Essential Requirements
Demonstrated experience to provide high-quality executive support services in a professional and client focused manner.
For more information read the full Role Description: Executive Support Officer
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, 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 Tuesday, 14th July 2026 at 11:55PM.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Kelly Climo, Business Manager via
[email protected] or on 0429 874 456.
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 0437 504 514 and reference the Job Title and Reference Number for the role in which you are requesting the adjustment for.
