APS6 Research and Practice Improvement Officer

• Ongoing & Non-Ongoing 12 Months - Full Time
• $93,196 - $103,035 (plus 15.4% superannuation)
• Role located in NSW - Parramatta,QLD - Brisbane,SA - Adelaide,VIC - Geelong

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.Two new roles awaitAre you looking for a position where you are making a difference to the lives of thousands of Australians? The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has an opportunity to do exactly that as a member of the Technical Advice and Practice Improvement Branch (TAPIB).The TAPIB sits within the Operations, Performance and Capability Division in Service Delivery. The TAPIB provides consistent and high-quality technical and clinical subject matter expertise advice across the Agency to identify and deliver Practice Improvement opportunities for our stakeholders that improves participants outcomes and experience.Practice Improvement Officer
The APS6 Practice Improvement Officer will be responsible for improving practice by engaging with stakeholders to establish, monitor, evaluate and support initiatives and projects, facilitating the consistent delivery of quality outcomes.Research
The APS6 Research Officer will be responsible for conducting and managing tactical research relating to advice provision and research to support projects and initiatives across the Branch and Agency.Where you can add valueThese roles involves the management and oversight of activities including:Practice Improvement Officer

• Excellent project coordination and support skills required to assist in the scoping, delivery and reporting of projects.
• Ability to engage with key stakeholders across the Branch and Agency.
• Strong organisational, communication and multitasking skills to handle various administrative tasks and support project managers in achieving project goals.

Research

• Conducting tactical Research and analysis that involve atypical, complex or escalated issues.
• Manage team workflow, reporting and analysis.
• Engaging with Branch leadership to support the achievement of strategic objectives through the provision of research.

Enough about us, let’s talk about youYou will work independently providing support and guidance to your team. As these roles involve a high level of detail, you will be able to shift your focus from one project to the next, sometimes at short notice. You will be able to maintain a high level of leadership, even when strict time restraints are in place. Time management, flexibility and agility skills are a must in this role.Our ideal candidate will have:

• Demonstrated ability to make evidence-based decisions.
• Ability to work with autonomy to deliver high quality team deliverables.
• Demonstrated ability to synthesise complex information from multiple sources to make evidence-based decisions.
• Well-developed stakeholder engagement skills.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and procedures related to NDIS Act.

In line with NDIAs values and mission, all applicants should have a positive and contemporary attitude towards people with disabilities and a comprehensive understanding and knowledge of disability and its impact on individuals.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 were 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 VIC - Geelong, SA - Adelaide, NSW - Paramatta, QLD - Brisbane, 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 (AEDT), Tuesday 11 February 2024If you have any questions, please contact Stephanie Pritchard on 03 5223 0524 or email Stephanie.Pritchard@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.