Assistant Finance and Assurance Officer

2x Ongoing full-time opportunities.

Role based in Parramatta/Sydney with flexible/hybrid working environment.   

Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $99,938 - $110,271  + super  

About The Role

As an Assistant Finance & Assurance Officer, you will work within a collaborative team to manage core financial systems, support claims processing, and ensure the integrity of expenditure related to disaster recovery and Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.

Your responsibilities will include preparing payments, auditing reimbursement claims, and liaising with internal and external stakeholders on financial matters. This role plays a critical part in strengthening assurance and governance processes to support the State’s Disaster Relief Account and its alignment with state and federal requirements.

About You

You’ll be a conscientious, analytical team player with:

• Familiarity with financial systems and general ledger and payment processes within controlled environments.
• Ability to support audit processes and assess reimbursement claims against defined eligibility criteria.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to work effectively with government agencies and internal teams.
• Skills in project support and basic project management to meet reporting and operational deadlines.
• A collaborative approach and a commitment to improving systems and processes that deliver real-world outcomes.

Essential Requirements

• Tertiary qualification and/or equivalent experience in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

For more information read the full Role Description:  Assistant Finance and Assurance Officer.

About the Agency  
The NSW Reconstruction Authority (RA) 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 RA 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.  

Applications close 11:59PM, Thursday 16 October 2025 

Should you require further information about the role please contact Shane Long, Manager Reconstruction Claims and Payments via shane.long@reconstruction.nsw.gov.au 

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 talentacquisition@reconstruction.nsw.gov.au and reference the Job Title and Reference Number for the role in which you are requesting the adjustment for.