National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) was established on 1 September 2022 as a single, accountable Commonwealth authority that delivers a whole-of-nation approach to reducing disaster risk, planning, preparing for, responding to and recovering from all hazards across the emergency management continuum. NEMA works closely with states and territories to deliver the best outcome for communities across Australia. To help communities respond and recover, while preparing Australia for future emergencies, we: fund programs and initiatives, big and small, that help communities in times of emergency, as well as to recover and prepare, including through disaster recovery funding and the Disaster Ready Fund to help reduce the risk and impact of disasters have officers located across Australia, working in partnership with states and territories to support disaster-affected communities to collectively build resilience, reduce risk and harm, and effectively respond to and recover from disasters provide national leadership to share knowledge, situational awareness, and trends in disaster efforts to inform, guide and shape the national picture and decision-making at the Commonwealth, state and local government level - including through policy development and strategy to improve risk reduction, resilience and recovery provide round-the-clock all-hazards monitoring and operational coordination for domestic and international emergencies, including supply chain disruptions, critical infrastructure outages, biosecurity risks and widespread cyber-attacks, and through supporting preparedness and response activities, including through the operationalisation of the Australian Government Crisis Management Framework. For further information on NEMA's purpose, vision and values, please see About us | NEMA Overview of the branch and section: The Financial Management and Claims Assurance Branch supports effective financial management across NEMA and conducts assurance activities on state and territory Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangement (DRFA) claims. The DRFA Claims and Assurance Section recommends authorisation of payments to state and territory governments under the jointly funded Commonwealth-State DRFA and works closely with Government stakeholders to assess and assure their financial claims. The team conducts risk assessments, supports assurance activities and provides feedback on eligibility and documentation requirements. About the role: This APS6 Program Manager role offers the opportunity to gain a comprehensive understanding of the DRFA and its application to a range of disaster scenarios. You will liaise extensively with Federal, state and territory stakeholders, provide advice on disaster recovery assistance and prepare claims acquittal briefs and assurance reports. The role involves analysing information, making complex decisions, and providing expert advice on DRFA financial and assurance processes. You will work collaboratively in a small team, supporting stakeholder relationships and undertaking complex work with reasonable autonomy and accountability. Flexibility, initiative and good judgement are key. At times staff within NEMA may be required to work outside of standard business hours, particularly during the high-risk weather season. Our ideal candidate: We are seeking a team player with strong written and oral communication skills, demonstrated stakeholder engagement, attention to detail, and strong analytical and strategic thinking. You will have experience in policy development and/or accounting and assurance, and a good understanding of APS administrative practices. The ability to work both independently and as part of a team is essential. Experience in emergency management or disaster funding programs at Commonwealth, state or local Government level is highly regarded. We encourage applications from First Nations people, people with disability, LGBTQIA people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age people and people from other diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing a working environment that values diversity and inclusion and supports staff to reach their full potential. The key duties of the position include Manage all aspects of the DRFA, including financial systems, risk assessments, claims processing, data analysis, and drafting briefs Provide financial expertise, set team priorities, manage risks, and lead assurance activities Independently lead claims and assurance work, applying expert judgement to financial decisions Engage with stakeholders to improve DRFA compliance and maintain strong relationships Represent the branch in various forums, including interstate travel, and complete ad-hoc tasks as required.
