Aps 5 Project Officer

Currently, there are around 4.3 million Australians with a disability. The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) implements the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), which is one of the biggest social reforms in the country since Medicare. As an Agency, we support more than 600,000 participants with a significant and permanent disability, and the families and carers of those living with disability. For many Australians, this will be the first time they receive the disability support they need. The NDIA is designed to enhance the quality of life and increase economic and social participation for people with disability and will mean a peace of mind for every Australian.

We have an exciting opportunity to join an innovative and dynamic team as an APS5 Project Officer in the Service Delivery Group National Remote Services branch.

The Remote Services Branch responsibility is to enhance the NDIS experience and outcomes for people with disability living in Remote and Very Remote Australia through a more coordinated, “Whole of Agency” approach to service delivery. The branch supports the National Delivery Division to meet its responsibilities in geographically remote communities across Australia.

As an APS5 Project Officer, you will have the ability to apply your own creativity and expertise within necessary policy, procedures, and guidelines to contribute to project objectives. You will interact with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, leveraging relationships to resolve complex enquiries. 

This role is Identified – an Identified position refers to the job role.

Vacancies for these jobs are open to everyone that have the following attributes:

Candidates must have an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and proven culturally appropriate engagement and communication skills.

This role requires lived experience in a remote First Nations community or recent experience delivering services directly to remote First Nations communities. People with living or lived experience are those who are or have worked and lived within remote First Nations communities and can demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of community ways of being, knowing and doing including a strong appreciation for the unique challenges that come from being geographically dispersed.

This role will play an integral role in achieving place-based outcomes in remote Northern Territory communities by working collaboratively with complex stakeholders such as Traditional Owners and community-based Councils and mainstream and Government agencies.

In this challenging role, you will contribute to the team goals and objectives and have meaningful impact. You will be actively involved in project management and coordination, monitoring and reviewing programs and project activities against budgets. 

You will have the opportunity to:

• Contribute to the development of project plans and schedules within the Agencies project management framework
• Provide advice and guidance in specific areas of project work
• Conduct research and analysis and prepare reports to inform strategic decisions
• Drafting various written materials and reports for review

We’re looking for a driven team member who thrives in a team environment. You will have a strong background in project management and be skilled in collaborating and coordinating with team members to achieve project outcomes. You will have a high attention to detail, ensuring all tasks and deliverables meet the highest standards of quality. You will be adaptable, quick to navigate changing circumstances and seamlessly adjusting your approach to meet evolving needs. 

If you are an adaptable collaborator, with a high attention to detail and strong project background, we encourage you to apply.

We work as one team. We are accepting, diverse and driven. We take a shared approach to making progress. We welcome and support each other and encourage different ideas, insights and opinions. We empower and enable each other to be our best. We collaborate, connect and work together to create a workplace that makes us proud. And while we're based far and wide across the country, we make sure nobody feels they are out on their own.

• You will work for a socially inclusive and culturally diverse workplace, that is making a meaningful impact to the lives of more than 600,000 Australians.
• Access to higher superannuation and above market leave entitlements
• Competitive remuneration and working conditions that support a positive work life balance
• Access to ongoing professional development and learning

While this role may be performed from Darwin, Karratha, AliceSprings, Cairns or Townsville, other remote locations may be considered.  

We intend to fill this role in an ongoing capacity, however non-ongoing roles up to 12 months with the possibility of extension up to 2 years may be offered.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo a pre-employment National Police History check, Worker Screening check and/or Working with Children Check (where required) and provide evidence of Australian Citizenship.

Applications for this role close 11.30pm 15 May 2024 AEST

If you have any questions, please contact Laura Moore on 08 8922 59*** or email ***********@ndis.gov.au

With the exception of personal details, applications can NOT be edited or updated once submitted for consideration. Please make sure you are completely satisfied with your entire application before submitting.

NDIA is committed to supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and welcomes and encourages applications from People with Disability (PwD), First Nations peoples, LGBTIQA+ people, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds, Mature age workers, as well as young workers and supporting an inter-generational workforce and supporting gender equity and families. NDIA will provide reasonable adjustments for candidates to participate equitably in the recruitment process and discuss workplace adjustments to fulfil the inherent requirements of the role.

RecruitAbility applies to this position: The RecruitAbility scheme supports people with disability applying for jobs in the Australian Public Service (APS) by giving you a better opportunity to put forward your skills and experience during the selection process.

The health and safety of workers, Participants and other visitors in our offices is our highest priority. Some roles within the National Disability Insurance Agency are covered by government Health Orders or Directives that require mandatory vaccinations.