Business Manager (to ED, Adaptation & Resilience) (South …, South Lismore

Position Details Location: Lismore (Northern Rivers). Temporary full‑time opportunity until 31 December 2027 (35 hours per week). Flexible or hybrid working setting. Salary Salary relative to experience and ranges from $149,739 to $173,174 plus super. About The Role We are seeking a proactive and strategic Business Manager to lead executive support functions and drive operational excellence for the Adaptation and Resilience division. Reporting directly to the Executive Director, you will serve as a key liaison between the division, the Office of the CEO, and Enabling Services, ensuring seamless information flow and organisational alignment. You will provide high‑level risk and issues management and ensure the quality assurance of critical briefings and correspondence.
- Lead and coordinate division-wide functions, including workload planning, resource allocation, and the management of secretariat and correspondence workflows.
- Oversee the preparation and quality assurance of complex briefings, reports, and high-level correspondence to support accurate and timely executive decision‑making.
- Act as the primary point of contact between the delivery portfolio, the Office of the CEO, and Enabling Services to foster collaboration and achieve business outcomes.
- Provide expert advice on emerging risks and sensitive issues, implementing prompt mitigation strategies to minimise organisational impact. About You You are a highly organised leader with a proven track record in strategic executive support and the ability to navigate complex, high‑pressure environments. You must possess exceptional written and verbal communication skills, along with strong interpersonal and negotiation skills to manage sensitive stakeholder relationships and act as a principal liaison across various delivery divisions and senior leadership offices. Additionally, you are a sharp analytical thinker who can provide proactive risk and issues management while maintaining the utmost discretion and professional integrity. Essential Requirements
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field and/or relevant work experience.
- Demonstrated experience in exercising sound judgement, particularly in matters of great political sensitivity, strict confidentiality, and/or potential controversy. Benefits
- Flexible working practices.
- Contemporary workspaces and technology.
- Access to learning and development opportunities.
- Employee assistance and wellbeing programme.
- Workforce that values inclusion.
- Competitive pay and conditions.
- Fitness Passport providing access to 200+ gyms and pools across NSW. Application Deadline Applications close Wednesday, 3rd June 2026 at 11:55 PM. Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Great people come from all walks of life. At NSW Reconstruction Authority we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible environment that reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote gender diversity, 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, please contact the Talent Team and reference the Job Title and Reference Number for the role. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rrlab