Aps 6 Contract Management - Affirmative Measures - Disability

• Ongoing - Full Time
• $93,196 - $103,035 (plus 15.4% superannuation)
• Role located in NT - Darwin

Our participants, Our people, Our purposeCurrently, 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.A new role awaitsThe National Remote Services Branch (NRSB) supports the delivery of the NDIS in Remote and Very Remote (RVR) communities across Australia. We want people with a disability from every community to access the supports and services they need. Our Branch shows respect to unique cultures and the need to build on community strengths through collaboration, engagement, and co-design.*Please note - This role is available under Affirmative Measures - Disability. The affirmative measure position is to improve employment opportunities for people with disability in the Australian Public Service. They are open only to people with disability.Where you can add value We are seeking a highly motivated and detailed-oriented candidate to fill the role APS6 Contract Management to join our team.
You will be self-driven and accountable under limited direction to undertake complex work and draw on your demonstrated skills providing detailed technical, professional support.Some of the key areas of the role include:

• Providing accurate responses and briefs for Parliamentary and Ministerial requests.
• Coordinating and drafting input from across the NRSB to develop reports and input to portfolio responses.
• Supporting the development, coordination and delivery of communication objectives and content through established communications channels.
• Assisting the development of accessible communications and products that succinctly describe the status of the NDIS in remote and very remote communities

Enough about us, let’s talk about youYou will work independently providing support and on all areas of Contract Management and reporting. As this is a varied role you will be able to shift your focus from one tasks to the next, sometimes at short notice. You will be able to maintain a high level of leadership, even when strict time restraints are in place. Time management, flexibility and agility skills are a must in this role.To succeed in this role, these are some of your strengths:

• You will be a self-assured team player who will be able to work independently and in a virtual team environment.
• You are confident in building relationships with internal and external stakeholders and providing advice on a range of matters to resolve moderately complex to complex enquiries.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to develop and maintain networks.
• Ability to travel remotely by four-wheel drive and small planes if required.

Your NDIA ExperienceWe 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 were based far and wide across the country, we make sure nobody feels they're 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
• Be a strong team player and ability to lead projects

This role is performed from Darwin only.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 (AEST) on Thursday 4 April 2024.
If you have any questions, please contact Laura Moore on 08 8922 5970 or email laura.moore@ndis.gov.auWith 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.