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
The NDIA is seeking highly motivated professionals to join the agency as APS5 Executive Assistants. Reporting providing quality administrative, secretarial and research services to our Senior Executive Service (SES) members. As an APS5 Executive Assistant, you will be responsible for undertaking moderately complex to complex work, making independent decisions relating to your area of responsibility, and providing policy advice within your area of specialisation. You will have the opportunity to work with a dynamic team of professionals and evolve your role to include additional division specific tasks. This role can be worked flexibly with a variety of work from home and flexible work hours available to the successful applicants. The NDIA prides itself on being a flexible, dynamic, and adaptive work environment responding proactively to change and continuously improving the way we work.
Where you can add value
You will play a critical role in managing the day-to-day operations of the executive office, organising, and prioritising tasks, and acting as a liaison between the executive and other areas within the agency. Responsibilities of the role may include but are not limited to:
Managing emails, appointments and preparing briefing materials.
Scheduling meetings, preparing reports and documents relating to committees and projects.
Maintaining a well-developed understanding of relevant legislation and policy frameworks.
Organising travel arrangements and supporting official functions on behalf of the General Manager, and other agency staff as directed.
Identifying and contributing to the resolution of issues and problems as they arise.
Enough about us, let’s talk about you
We are seeking experienced and highly motivated APS5 Executive Assistants with excellent communication skills, high attention to detail and the ability to make decisions and work independently. The role can be a challenging and rewarding, you will be organised, proactive, and able to handle a fast-paced work environment. While experience in an Executive Assistant role or the APS is desirable, it is not essential. Commitment to service and delivering quality work is crucial. Additionally, you must have a positive attitude towards people with disabilities, an understanding of disability's impact on participants, be able to manage confidential information, be adaptable to change, and uphold integrity and professionalism to align with our values and mission.
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. You will have access to higher superannuation and above market leave entitlements as well as working conditions that support a positive work life balance.
While this role is ideally performed from Chatswood, Brisbane, Townsville, Geelong or Richmond, remote working arrangements may be considered. We intend to fill this role in an ongoing capacity, however non-ongoing roles up to 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 on 23 February 2024 at 11:30PM (AEDT).
If you have any questions, please contact DFP Recruitment on 1300 138 337 or email ndia@dfp.com.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.
