Manager, Natural Hazard and Climate Risk & Manager, Flood Risk Mitigation

  • Lismore
  • Department Of Communities And Justice
Exciting roles that play a key role in supporting communities in managing and adapting to natural disaster risks 1x ongoing and 1x temporary full-time role until June 2025, based in Northern Rivers, with flexible working arrangements and other working locations by negotiation Clerk Grade 11/12 ($139,787 - $161,663) plus super and annual leave loading About the NSW Reconstruction Authority The NSW Reconstruction Authority (the Authority) is a statutory corporation within the Planning & Environment cluster. The Authority will improve how NSW plans for disasters and make sure that communities across the state recover from them faster. The Authority will complete critical planning and preparation to reduce the severity and impacts of disasters and will start recovery swiftly and coordinate reconstruction efforts when disasters occur. About the Northern Rivers Adaptation Division The Northern Rivers Adaptation Division (the Division) was established following the 2022 floods before becoming part of the Authority on 1 July 2023. The Division retains its Northern Rivers identity and continues to focus on rebuilding communities across the region. Having the critical work and collective efforts under a single agency provides opportunities to learn from experience, better help communities prepare for future disasters and recover and more effectively rebuild.  About the Manager, Natural Hazard and Climate Risk This role leads a team in providing fit-for-purpose, strategic and technical advice and analysis of natural hazard impacts and climate change risks, with a focus on the Northern Rivers region. In this role you will: Work collaboratively with subject matter experts from various disciplines to deliver technical assessments and analyses to help reduce the vulnerability and exposure of assets, communities and service delivery to natural hazards. Lead and oversee all aspects of implementation of technical assessments and economic analyses relating to natural hazard risk and risk mitigation options. Lead provision of advice and insights regarding natural hazards and climate risk to Councils to build their capacity to adapt. About the Manager, Flood Risk Mitigation This role provides advice and technical leadership to support the Division in developing and implementing best practice infrastructure and non-infrastructure approaches to reduce, and adapt to, future flood risk in the Northern Rivers. In this role you will: Lead the delivery of projects and strategies that support flood risk mitigation through sound analysis, appraisals, and business case development. Provide technical advice and leadership relating to flood risk management, in collaboration with relevant subject matter experts. Maintain a high level of technical expertise in floodplain risk management policies, approaches and technologies. For more details about these roles, please click the links below to view the role description . Manager, Natural Hazard and Climate Risk Manager, Flood Risk Mitigation When downloading the role description, you will need to click on 'Free Download' and then 'Slow Speed'. If you have trouble downloading this role description, please try downloading using Microsoft Edge or contact people@reconstruction.nsw.gov.au. About you The successful candidate will have: Tertiary qualifications or equivalent knowledge and experience in civil/environmental engineering, environmental science, geomorphology, or hydrology. Ability to work in a fast-paced and complex government environment. Strong communications skills who can interact with internal and external stakeholders and deliver technical information to a broad range of audiences. Carries a high level of autonomy in setting own deadlines and priorities, and those of any staff supervised. Joining our team with a rewarding job in a community-driven agency is just the start. We also offer: Flexible working practices Contemporary workspaces and technology Access to learning and development opportunities Employee assistance and wellbeing program Workforce that values inclusion Competitive pay and conditions (including flex-time) Fitness Passport with a choice of 200+ gyms and pools across NSW To apply for this role, please submit an online application and attach your resume and cover letter which outlines your skills, experience, and capabilities relevant to this role. Closing date : 11:59PM, Sunday 12 May 2024 Contact : Nerida Buckley, Director Resilience and Adaptation - nerida.buckley@reconstruction.nsw.gov.au  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 people@reconstruction.nsw.gov.au if you would like an adjustment to assist you in your application.