Director, Funding Claims and Assurance

• An exciting opportunity for a senior leader to drive disaster funding, claims and assurance outcomes across NSW
• Location: Sydney
• Competitive Remuneration Package, commensurate with experience.

The Director, Funding Claims and Assurance leads the end-to-end management of processes to secure Commonwealth reimbursements under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) 2018 and other relevant funding mechanisms. This role is central to ensuring NSW meets compliance requirements and maximises cost recovery, enabling significant Commonwealth contributions that support essential disaster recovery and resilience programs across the State.

As an executive within the NSW Reconstruction Authority (RA), you will drive robust assurance and governance processes, oversee complex claims submissions, and provide expert advice across government. Working collaboratively with Commonwealth stakeholders, NSW agencies and internal teams, you will ensure claims are timely, accurate and fully compliant, while strengthening systems and capability to support ongoing reform and continuous improvement.

In this role you will:

• Lead end-to-end DRFA claims and assurance, ensuring timely, accurate submissions and reporting to maximise Commonwealth funding outcomes
• Establish and drive robust governance, compliance and assurance frameworks to support audit readiness and successful acquittal of funding
• Provide expert advice and build capability across RA and partner agencies to strengthen evidence management and compliance
• Oversee audit, assurance and remediation activities for current and legacy DRFA programs
• Build strong relationships across NSW Government and the Commonwealth to support effective delivery and continuous improvement

About You

You are an experienced financial, assurance or program leader with deep expertise in public sector funding frameworks and compliance. You bring strong analytical capability, attention to detail and the ability to operate effectively in complex, high-stakes environments.

We are looking for an executive who has:

• Demonstrated experience leading complex funding, assurance or compliance functions, ideally within government
• Strong knowledge of DRFA (or equivalent Commonwealth/state funding arrangements), financial management and assurance processes
• Proven ability to manage large-scale, multi-agency processes and deliver outcomes in a complex stakeholder environment
• Experience overseeing audit, assurance and remediation activities, including responding to audit findings
• Highly developed stakeholder engagement, influencing and communication skills
• The ability to balance probity, efficiency and responsiveness in high-pressure settings
• Tertiary qualifications in finance, accounting, public administration or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience

For more information read the full Role Description: Director DRFA Claims and Assurance

About the Agency 

The NSW Reconstruction Authority is a statutory corporation 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 Sunday 26 July 2026 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Leonard Kary, Executive Director, Finance and Strategy via leonard.kary@reconstruction.nsw.gov.au or 0474 694 535

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 in 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 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