APS6 Planner Supervisor (General & Affirmative Measures - First Nations & Disability)

• Ongoing & Non-Ongoing up to 12 months with the possibility of extension of up to 2 years - Full Time
• $93,196 - $103,035 (plus 15.4% superannuation)
• Role located in NSW - Dubbo,NSW - Parramatta,NT - Darwin,QLD - Ipswich,QLD - Townsville,SA - St Marys,TAS - Hobart,VIC - Broadmeadows,VIC - Geelong,WA - Midland

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 awaitsWe have exciting opportunities for APS6 Planner Supervisors to join our team.The National Early Childhood (NEC) Branch delivers quality outcomes for young children and their families.
We are a specialised team that connects with participants and their families during early childhood (under 9 years of age). We help with planning and access to supports.Children grow and develop fast during early childhood. This is why timely, and quality supports at this stage can help a child have a good start in life.We aim to give children and their families the best possible NDIS experience.*Please note - Affirmative Measures provisions are also open for these positions. The affirmative measure positions are to improve employment opportunities for people with a disability and First Nations peoples in the Australian Public Service.Where you can add valueThe APS6 Planner Supervisor is a team leadership position within the NDIA and will have delegated authority and responsibility to resolve issues and risks across a range of activities. You will provide the leadership, control, planning, resource management, performance management and decision making for the Team Membership within the position’s assigned Work Area and in a virtual environment.Not every day will be the same and being adaptable is the key to success within this role. Main elements of this role include:

• Supervising a team of up to 15 APS5 Planners
• Fostering a positive and supportive team culture
• Managing workflow and team /individual productivity
• Contributing to directorate wide portfolio and project work

Enough about us, let’s talk about youYou as the APS6 Planner Supervisor will be accountable under limited direction to undertake complex work that is guided by legislation, policies and procedures.To join our team, you will have:

• a positive contemporary attitude to people with disability, a high level of disability awareness and an understanding of the impact this may have for individuals
• outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to develop and maintain networks
• experience in managing a high-performance team
• flexibility – being able to get the job done around many barriers and hiccups
• high levels of integrity and professionalism to support our values and mission

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.

• 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 these roles may be performed from Dubbo, Parramatta, Darwin, Ipswich, Townsville, St Marys, Hobart, Broadmeadows, Geelong and Midland, other remote locations may be considered.We intend to fill these roles 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: 12 July 2024 at 11.30pm (AEST)If you have any questions, please contact Kellie Bennetts on 0436 862 919 or email nationalec.workforce@ndis.gov.auWith 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.