AddressCurrently, 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.
This position is an Identified position.
Identified Positions are roles that signify a strong involvement in matters related to, or directly involved with, First Nations Australians. Identified Positions are not restricted only to First Nations Australians applicants.
We have incredible and unique opportunities for Planners to join our National Delivery team. The team is responsible for engaging with participants and managing participant plans and supports across a wide and diverse community
The APS4 Planner will undertake planning activities and tasks using available information and will have a significant level of contact with our internal and external stakeholders.
Where you can add valueNot every day will be the same and being adaptable is the key to success within this role.
Some of the most important elements of this role include:
- Use available evidence and have an understanding of community ways of working to build fit for purpose NDIA plans for participants
- utilising a range of resources such as interpreters and translated documents, communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participants, families and communities to explain National Disability Insurance Scheme and mainstream supports and services
- work in a team environment
- assist the team to achieve combined goals
- there is a career pathway - we look after our people!
APS 4 Planners are a key service delivery role for the NDIA and gather information from participants and planning partners over the phone and/or in person to identify participant goals and aspirations. You will then identify choices by utilising all relevant legislation, policy and practice guidance to achieve plan outcomes.
We are searching for candidates who can demonstrate:
- a willingness to work within a team environment
- a positive contemporary attitude to people with a disability and value social inclusion and diversity
- the ability to manage confidential and sensitive information
- experience working in a government agency / legislated environment (desirable)
- flexibility and be able to work under general supervision and direction
- high levels of integrity and professionalism to support our values and mission
- a positive attitude, be passionate and willing to learn, have a can-do attitude – we can teach you the rest!
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 NT - Alice Springs, Darwin, Nhulunbuy & Katherine, 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 Friday 5 July 2024.
If you have any questions, please contact Natalie Croydon on 0436 660 *** 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.
