Job Description
Lead statewide disaster recovery planning and response, manage regional coordinators and volunteer programs, and work closely with government agencies, church and community stakeholders to ensure Anglicare is prepared to respond when disasters occur.....
Are you passionate about leading disaster recovery efforts and strengthening communities in times of crisis? Anglicare is seeking an experienced fulltime Disaster Recovery Manager to provide strategic and operational leadership of our Disaster Recovery program across NSW. This role can be based anywhere within NSW Greater Sydney Area or regional NSW.
In this autonomous role, you will lead statewide disaster recovery planning and response, manage regional coordinators and volunteer programs, and work closely with government agencies, church and community stakeholders to ensure Anglicare is prepared to respond when disasters occur. This role requires flexibility, statewide travel, and availability during disaster activations, including some out‑of‑hours work.
About the role
- Lead and implement Anglicare’s Disaster Recovery strategy across NSW
- Manage Regional Disaster Recovery Coordinators and key team members
- Oversee recruitment, training and engagement of disaster recovery volunteers
- Build strong partnerships with government agencies, NGOs, churches and community stakeholders
- Coordinate disaster recovery operations during activations and major events
- Ensure compliance, reporting, funding acquittals and continuous improvement
About You
- Significant experience in disaster recovery, emergency management or large‑scale volunteer programs
- Proven leadership and stakeholder engagement capability
- Experience working with vulnerable and disaster‑affected communities
- Strong planning, decision‑making and organisational skills
- Ability to travel across NSW and work flexibly during disaster events
- Relevant tertiary qualification and people leadership experience highly regarded
Why Anglicare?
We provide meaningful opportunities and choice, both for the individuals and communities we support and the dedicated people here who make it happen.
At Anglicare, you’ll get the security, stability and opportunities that come with a strong, well-established organisation that’s ready for the future. You’ll belong to a community of kind, humble and respectful people of all faiths and backgrounds. You will also be supported to gain new knowledge, deepen your experience and expertise, and shape a rewarding career.
On top of that, here are just some of the tangible benefits you will enjoy in a career with us:
- Competitive salary package and increase your take-home with salary packaging. Generous travel conditions and car km reimbursed
- Ongoing professional development and leadership training to advance your career
- Exclusive discounts to over 400 retailers
- Work life balance – Part time role
- Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport with discounts to over 800 gyms for you and your family
To register your interest for this role, please click the ‘Apply to this Job’ button below,f or more information or confidential conversation contact please contact Magnus Linder or mobile: 0417 487 052
Anglicare is as wonderfully diverse as the customers and communities we support. While we are guided by our Christian-based values, our team includes people of all faiths and backgrounds who share our commitment to serving others, and we value the diverse perspectives they bring. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.
Applications close on: 12/02/2026
Expected start date: 22/02/2026
Do Applicants need to have Permission to work in Australia?
As a Christian organisation, with a heritage of service spanning 160 years, we serve older people and those who are vulnerable or marginalised by providing a range of accommodation, care and community services.
Who we are
We exist to serve people in need in our community, enrich lives and share the love of Jesus.
We hold true to our Christian motivation while responding to meet the changing needs of our community.
We seek to promote and proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ as we love and serve those who are ageing, vulnerable or marginalised; respecting and valuing every person as made in the image of the living God.
We offer life-enriching care and compassion for each person, meeting material, physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs.
In partnership with parishes and others, we provide a range of services that promotes dignity, safety, participation and wellbeing for people in their relationships, homes and communities.
We function in accordance with the doctrines, tenets, beliefs, and teachings of the Anglican Church in the Diocese of Sydney, which established and continues to govern our organisation.