Aps5 Provider Engagement Officer

• Ongoing & Non-Ongoing 12 months - Full Time
• $83,453 - $89,839 (plus 15.4% superannuation)
• Role located in TAS - Launceston,VIC - Geelong

Our participants, Our people, Our purposeCurrently, 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 awaitsThe Provider Engagement Branch has an opportunity for an APS5 Provider Engagement Officer to join their team.The Branch works with stakeholders to build a stable and sustainable provider market that serves the needs of all participants, supporting the NDIS market to grow and deliver high quality supports.Where you can add value The APS5 Provider Engagement Officer is responsible for supporting providers to operate successfully in the Scheme. The successful candidate will be required to respond to provider requests for information and support and undertake related administrative tasks. Attending meetings with providers and delivery of education sessions to providers will also be required.Responsibilities of the role may include, but are not limited to:-

• Identifying information needs of providers relating to provider policy changes, rules and processes.
• Contributing to the design of resources and engagement activity to effectively implement the NDIA Provider Engagement strategy.
• Delivering information and education to NDIS providers across a range of formats.
• Preparing draft replies to ministerial and parliamentary correspondence and briefs

Enough about us, let’s talk about youExcellent verbal and written communication skills are key to success in this role. The successful candidate must be confident in public speaking and be able to present information effectively to a wide range of stakeholders. Attention to detail and experience with Microsoft Suite is required.You should have a contemporary attitude towards people with disabilities and have a comprehensive understanding of disabilities and their impact on individuals.An understanding of service delivery within the Scheme will be highly regarded.Your NDIA ExperienceWe 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 TAS - Launceston or VIC - Geelong, 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) 23 June 2024.If you have any questions, please contact Kellie Brandenburg on 03 6323 2230 or email Kellie.Brandenburg@ndis.gov.au (email preferred)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.