Aps4 Business Analyst

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. 

Are you looking for a position where you are making a difference to the lives of thousands of Australians? The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has an opportunity to do exactly that as a member of the Technical Advice and Practice Improvement Branch (TAPIB).

The TAPIB sits within the Operations, Performance and Capability Division in Service Delivery. The TAPIB provides specialist technical and clinical advice in relation to complex and novel supports, and plays a critical role in Practice Improvement to support and build capability of NDIA staff.

The APS4 Business Analyst is responsible for responding to data requests, preparing accurate reports relating to Branch performance, operational trends, strategic initiatives and deliver within timeframes. 

As APS4 Business Analyst you will have a key role in providing operational support through data capture, analysis, report development and insights reporting. This role includes:

• Using technical expertise to develop and enhance automated dashboard reporting.
• Working in a dynamic environment and maintaining high levels of productivity to deliver consistent, accurate and timely reporting and insights.
• Supporting Quality Assurance processes across the Branch.
• Supporting staff training on key internal and Agency data management systems.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in Data Visualisation tools.
• Experience in analysing and designing reports to facilitate data-enabled decision making.
• Ability to competently use IT systems such as Power BI, PACE and Microsoft Excel.
• High levels of productivity, resourcefulness, flexibility and effective communication skills.
• Ability to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

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 is ideally performed from VIC - Geelong, SA - Adelaide, NSW - Paramatta, QLD - Brisbane, 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 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), Tuesday 2nd July 2024

If you have any questions, please contact Stephanie Pritchard on 03 5223 0*** 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.