AddressOur 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
Are you an innovative thinker, with the flair for project management? Then come and join us as an APS6 Project Officer within NDIA’s Service Design Planning Branch.
The Service Design Planning Branch is responsible for delivering on programs or projects as prioritised by the Agency. This will be achieved through monitoring and tracking the application of agreed ways of working that guide the Service Design Division.
The Hypercare Team support the national rollout of the PACE CRM. In addition, the team provide hypercare support for each major and BAU production release of PACE.
Where you can add value
As an APS6 Project Officer, you will be developing and managing project plans and schedules in accordance with the Agency’s project management framework. This role provides an exciting opportunity to offer comprehensive support and advice, within the National Disability Scheme (NDIS).
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Provide specialised advice and technical expertise to staff and stakeholders.
- Conduct independent research and analysis, including draft reports on project activities.
- Coordinate regular project reporting, including status updates and exception reports.
- Prepare written materials, such as business cases, plans, executive briefs and cooperate documentation.
Enough about us, let’s talk about you
We’re looking for a motivated individual who thrives in a collaborative team environment and possess a strong project background. You will have experience in accessibility UAT, knowledge of NDIA business processes. The successful candidate will demonstrate adaptability and will be able to navigate through dynamic situations. You will have exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, essential for building relations and ensuring successful project outcomes.
Elevate your career and be part of a collaborative and innovative team making a difference in the community. Apply now and unleash your potential with us!
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'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.
- 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 ACT Deakin, NSW Parramatta QLD Brisbane, QLD Toowoomba, TAS Hobart, VIC Geelong, VIC Richmond, WA Perth, 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 Sunday 7July 2024
If you have any questions, please contact Kerryann Somerville on 0437858*** 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.
