Aps5 Project Officer

• Multiple vacancies │Ongoing and Non-Ongoing
• $77,906 - $83,868 (plus 15.4% superannuation)
• Roles located in NSW - Newcastle, VIC - Richmond, Geelong, SA - Adelaide

*Please note – These roles are available under Affirmative Measure and generalist streams. The affirmative measure positions are to improve employment opportunities for people with disability in the Australian Public Service. They are open only to people with disability. You will be asked to select the applicable job stream in the application form.

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 500,000 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 several Project Officer vacancies across multiple teams within the Service Guidance and Practice Branch. The Service Guidance and Practice branch aims to create world class guidance. They translate Agency policy into clear and customer-centric guidance so that people with disability can have choice and control over their lives. Their goal is to deliver world-class guidance.
The APS 5 Project Officer position works with the team to develop , , knowledge articles and internal standard operating procedures. These documents help front line staff make consistent decisions when working with participants. These documents also help participants, families and carers understand the policies and processes of the NDIS.

Where you can add value

The APS5 Project Officer will manage considerable level of communications with internal and external stakeholders, provide advice on a range of matters to resolve moderately complex to complex enquiries. The position will provide policy advice within an area of specialisation with advice based on policies and legislation.
A suitable applicant can expect to contribute the following activities within these roles:

• Develop project plans and assist in project management activities
• Draft content for a range of written material including Our Guidelines, knowledge articles and Would We Fund It examples
• Use your plain English writing skills to translate legislation, rules and policy into audience appropriate content
• Provide advice, procedural guidance and technical expertise in specific areas of project work
• Collaborate with team members to achieve program, project and business outcomes.

Enough about us, let’s talk about you

This role is ideal for someone who is process driven and has a good understanding of the Scheme or an enthusiasm to learn. Additionally;

• You have a positive contemporary attitude to people with disability along with a high level of understanding and knowledge of disability and its impact on individuals
• You have outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to develop and maintain relationships
• You have high levels of integrity and professionalism to support our values and mission.

For more information on NDIS including our values, capabilities and behaviours along with our application process, please refer to our website.

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. Collaborating, connecting and creating a workplace that we can all be proud of. 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 500,000 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

This role is ideally performed from Newcastle NSW, Richmond VIC, Geelong VIC or Adelaide SA.

This recruitment process will fill multiple Ongoing and Non-Ongoing vacancies and will develop a merit list for future opportunities that may arise over the next 18 months.

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 on Tuesday 6th December 2022

If you have any questions, please contact Stacey Ferguson on 02 4942 9355 or email Stacey.Ferguson@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.