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Department: Adaptation Mitigation & ReconstructionLocation:Parramatta, NSW, AU, 2150Req ID: 80701Full time, ongoing role (35 hours/week) in the Hazard, Risk and Data Division.Parramatta/Sydney based role with flexible work options and hybrid arrangements availableClerk Grade 9/10; Salary ($129,464 - $142,665 per annum) plus employer''s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loadingAs Senior Economist - Disaster Costs, you will drive the development of the Authority''s disaster economics capability to better understand the economic drivers, consequences and policy responses to natural hazard disasters. The role contributes to modelling and analysis at the intersection of economics, public policy and catastrophe risk to help NSW assess and manage the costs of natural hazard events.About the RoleThe key aspect of this role is to integrate quantitative disaster risk information with broader economic, social and environmental cost analysis to inform our Disaster Adaptation Plan (DAP) and State Disaster Mitigation Plan (SDMP), and to support aligned whole of government funding and long-term resilience initiatives.Deliver discrete analytical projects and workstreams to estimate economic costs, evaluate mitigation investments and adaptation pathways, assess risk transfer mechanisms, understand socioeconomic vulnerability and inequality in recovery and contribute to strategic and fiscal planning.Provide economic insights, advice and scenario analysis to support the State Disaster Mitigation Plan (SDMP), regional Disaster Adaptation Plans (DAPs), NSW Government business cases for investment in long-term risk reduction and resilience, and other whole-of-government processes.Lead components of the development and refinement of frameworks and methods to quantify the costs of disasters, aligned with NSW Government CBA and fiscal frameworks.Translate catastrophe model outputs (e.g. Average Annual Loss) into economic and social cost estimates, and provide advice on their implications for policy, investment, and disaster risk management.Use cost-benefit analysis and economic evaluation techniques to estimate the aggregate value of mitigation and adaptation initiatives (e.g., building code changes, land use planning, adaptation pathways).Contribute analysis and research on insurance coverage, affordability, and protection gaps across NSW.Support the development of disaster economics capability within government, including overseeing consultant inputs and working collaboratively with internal stakeholders across government.Support the Director and senior staff by preparing high-quality analysis and briefing material that contributes to the team''s reputation as a source of authoritative, policy-relevant economic analysis of disaster costs to government and society.About YouYou are looking for more than just another economics role something with purpose, challenge and tangible real-world impact. This role offers the opportunity to apply your skills to a complex policy area that matters deeply to communities across NSW.Bring deep expertise in economic evaluation, cost-benefit analysis and policy impact assessment.Are confident navigating uncertainty, imperfect data and complex systems.Have experience working with or interpreting catastrophe models, insurance data or spatial risk datasets (highly desirable).Have a proven ability to lead projects, manage budgets, and direct consultants in a fast-paced policy environment.Communicate clearly and credibly with technical experts, executive decision-makers and non-technical audiences.Essential requirements:Tertiary qualifications in a quantitative discipline (e.g. economics, statistics or actuarial science) or equivalent professional experience in data-driven risk analysis.Demonstrated capability to provide advice on complex policy, economic or investment challenges.For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Economist, Disaster CostAbout the AgencyThe NSW Reconstruction Authority 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 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 practicesContemporary workspaces and technologyAccess to learning and development opportunitiesEmployee assistance and wellbeing program (with a cool app)Workforce that values inclusionCompetitive pay and conditionsFitness Passport with a choice of 200+ gyms and pools across NSWTo ApplyIf 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 11th February 2026, 11.55pm.Should you require further information about the role please contact Iyanoosh Reporter, Director Hazard Risk and Data Assurance via or 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 or and reference the Job Title and Reference Number for the role in which you are requesting the adjustment for.