APS6 People Policy and Workplace Relations

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 role where you can be part of The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) goal to build a world-class Scheme and be an employer of choice? We have an exciting new opportunity to join the Agency in an APS6 People Policy and Workplace Relations role.

People Policy and Workplace Relations Branch support the broader Agency through expert People Policy development, education, productive engagement, and relationships. The branch will oversee the implementation of the Enterprise Agreement (EA), create, and revise contemporary people policies which align to the EA and NDIA's vision, values, and strategic goals.

Your contribution will bring a significant understanding of the APS industrial landscape functions and Workplace Relations.

Responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:

• Researching, interpreting, and applying conditions contained in the NDIA enterprise agreement, policies, procedures, and legislation.
• Developing, reviewing and updating employment related policies, procedures and delegations.
• Providing clear and accurate advice, developing manager capability and organisational understanding of employee relations and performance policies, practices and procedures
• Supporting the implementation of business process improvement.

Our ideal applicants will have a good understanding of enterprise agreements, policies, procedures, and legislation.
Your strengths will include effective stakeholder management skills and the ability to provide clear and accurate advice.

In addition to the above qualities, we are also looking for candidates with proven experience in Workplace Relations who have demonstrated expertise in their field. If you have these skills and experience and are passionate about human resources, we encourage you to apply.

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.
• 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 various office locations (please see location availability in application), 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 6 June 2024 at 11:30PM (AEST)

If you have any questions, please contact Janey Dempster on Ph: 03 52235*** 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.