Address- Ongoing & Non-Ongoing 12 months with the possibility of extension of a further 12 months. - Full Time
- $93,196 - $103,035 (plus 15.4% superannuation)
- Role located in VIC - Geelong
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
You can help to make a positive difference to the lives of thousands of National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS, Scheme) participants.
Come and join the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) as an APS6 Program Officer within the Office of the Participant Advocate (OPA) Branch and help build a better NDIA.
OPA ensures the participant voice is heard across the NDIA. We work with participants, staff and other stakeholders to gather participant insights. This can then be used to improve and implement participant-focused policy and service offerings.
The APS6 Program Officer will deliver technical, professional, policy, and operational support and advice on complex issues to continue Scheme reform in establishing a world-class NDIS.
Where you can add value
The APS6 Program Officer will provide key support in developing support documents, facilitating consultation, providing program and project management, and developing policy.
Responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:
• Providing advice, procedural guidance and business intelligence on matters relating to participant perspective on the implementation of the NDIS.
• Managing and facilitating participant consultation and engagement with participants via project working groups.to gain participant insight, ensuring each person is valued, supported and can contribute to the benefit of the Scheme.
• Assisting in the development of independent research and analysis to support policy development and advice on participant-related systemic issues.
• Assisting in identifying, analysing and compiling evidence on a range of Scheme design and service improvement activities to understand participants sentiment.
• Providing advisory support for matters around information and participant accessibility, participant impact and participant engagement.
• Developing accessible documents and information for a range of audiences, including NDIS participants.
Enough about us, let’s talk about you
Our ideal candidate will be participant-centric and able to engage well with participants and the disability sector. You will need a good understanding of the Scheme and an enthusiasm to learn.
You will be able to simplify complex information into effective and accessible messaging. You can influence and collaborate effectively with stakeholders and colleagues. You show initiative and are resourceful in gathering information from a range of sources. You enjoy working autonomously as well as in a team environment.
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.
- Access to higher superannuation and above market leave entitlements
- Competitive remuneration and working conditions that support a positive work life balance
While this role is ideally performed from VIC Geelong, remote working arrangements may be considered. We intend to fill this role in an ongoing capacity, however non-ongoing roles up to 18 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 11:30pm AEST 23 May 2024.
If you have any questions, please contact Paul Rawson on 0414 461 *** 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.
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