Address Our participants, Our people, Our purpose
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.
A new role awaits
We have exciting new opportunity to join The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) for an APS6 Policy Officer in our Ecosystem Reform and Governance Branch (ERG).
The ERG Branch plays a crucial role in driving reforms within the disability ecosystem. They provide analysis and advice to inform the development, negotiation, and delivery of intergovernmental agreements and programs that interact with the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
Overall, the ERG Branch is responsible for driving and enabling reforms within the disability ecosystem, with the goal of enhancing support and outcomes for people with disabilities.
Where you can add value
In this role, you will have the opportunity to build meaningful professional relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. You will be part of influencing and developing business improvements making a tangible impact on the organisation’s success through building world-leading Scheme.
If you are a high performer who enjoys working in a dynamic environment, this is the role for you!
The responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to, the following
Interpreting, drafting, and reviewing policy and procedural issues with relevant business areas and key stakeholders.
Contributing to the planning and implementation of NDIA policies and objectives
Allocating written and verbal communications for various audiences and providing advice on complex issues.
Identifying emerging issues across mainstream interfaces and proposing potential solutions.
Enough about us, let’s talk about you
With an eye for detail, as the Policy Officer you will demonstrate a high level of productivity, resourcefulness, initiative, flexibility and influence. You will enjoy working autonomously as well as in a team environment. Be an effective communicator, you will also possess the ability to understand and advise on policy and convey in a clear concise manner.
Our ideal candidate will possess highly developed communication and stakeholder management skills, excellent attention to detail and someone with the ability to collaborate across Government and industry to achieve outcomes.
Your NDIA Experience
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 are 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.
While this role is ideally performed from VIC Geelong, VIC Richmond, NSW Surry Hills ACT Canberra, remote working arrangements may be considered. We intend to fill this role in an ongoing capacity, however non-ongoing roles up to 12 months with a possibility to extend for a further 12 months 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 AEDT Thursday 15 February 2024.
If you have any questions, please contact Sally Foster on 07 5502 4020 or email sally.foster@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.
