Aps6 Project Officer

• Ongoing & Non-Ongoing 18 months with possibility to extend up to 3 years - Full Time
• $87,002 - $96,186 (plus 15.4% superannuation)
• Role located in ACT - Braddon,QLD - Brisbane,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 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

The Procurement and Corporate Services Branch support the NDIA business areas by providing corporate, procurement and property services.

The Property Strategy and Capital Works Section is responsible for the delivery and maintenance of the NDIA property strategy, the associated fit-out of sites and capital works.

The APS6 Project Officer will be required to provide detailed technical, professional, policy, operational support and advice in relation to complex problems. It may be required to coordinate and assist in the strategic planning, program and project management and policy development that support the NDIA’s objectives to “build a world-leading National Disability Insurance Scheme”.

Where you can add value

The successful applicant can expect to complete the following tasks:

• The APS6 Project Officer role will require the development and management of property project plans and schedules in a fast-paced environment.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project needs are met and delivered on time and budget.
• Coordinate regular project reporting including status updates and exception reports.
• Monitor project budgets, review and report on expenditure and assist with procurement and contract management.
• Contribute to project quality management to ensure that project deliverables are fit for purpose and meet client needs.
• Prepare draft written material including business cases, plans, executive briefs and corporate documentation.

Enough about us, let’s talk about you

The ideal candidate will possess a positive and eager attitude towards coordinating a variety of different property capital works project activities. They will have a demonstrated ability to work to challenging timeframes.
Using strong stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills to support the delivery of property projects.

You will have:

• The ability to collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure Agency objectives are delivered on time and in budget.
• Demonstrated knowledge in capital works and/or managing a project to achieve a suitable outcome.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to provide clear and concise reports and presentations to the executives.
• Experience in procurement and/or contract management (Government experience is highly desirable).
• Qualifications or certifications in project management is preferred but not essential if there is demonstrated experience and knowledge.

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.
• 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 Braddon - ACT, Brisbane - QLD, Geelong - VIC. 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 AEDT on 5th December 2022

If you have any questions, please contact Sam Abley on 03 5225 1420 or email sam.abley@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.