El 1 Assistant Director Ecosystem Reform

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

Are you looking for a position where you are making a difference to the lives of thousands of Australians? The NDIA has an opportunity to take part in exactly this through their team as an EL1 Assistant Director Governance in the Ecosystem Reform and Governance Branch (ERG)!

The ERG Branch has a fundamental role in promoting reforms within the disability ecosystem. They offer analysis and advice to guide the development, negotiation, and implementation of intergovernmental agreements and programs that intersect with the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

In essence, the ERG Branch is accountable for spearheading and facilitating reforms within the disability ecosystem to improve support and outcomes for individuals with disabilities.

Where you can add value

The role of an EL1 Assistant Director Ecosystem Reform involves providing leadership, planning, resource management, performance management, and decision-making for the team and assigned contractors. The role requires independent problem-solving and issue management.

The EL1 Assistant Director Ecosystem Reform also coordinates and takes on projects that may involve various processes or methods with potential impact on the strategic or operational outcomes supporting the NDIA's objectives. Additionally, this position actively manages relationships with internal and external stakeholders and represents and negotiates on behalf of the NDIA in various forums to advance its interests.

Responsibilities may include, but not be limited to:

• Collaborating with the Department of Social Services (DSS) and state and territory governments to implement reforms that better address the needs of participants interacting with mainstream systems such as justice, child protection, health, housing, education, and transport.
• Seeking expert advice from various business areas, consolidating it into an Agency position, and leading negotiations with external stakeholders to influence decision-making processes.
• Developing comprehensive briefings to support Senior Executives in engaging with stakeholders in discussions regarding disability Ecosystem Reform. This includes creating briefings and correspondence for the Minister, NDIA Board, and the Executive.

Enough about us, let’s talk about you

Our ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, thrive on sharing expertise and building professional relationships. You will possess a strong focus on achieving desired outcomes and have a genuine enjoyment for your work. In addition, you will demonstrate a high level of integrity and professionalism that aligns with the values and mission of the NDIA.

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 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, VIC Richmond, NSW Surry Hills ACT Canberra, remote working arrangements may be considered. We intend to fill this role in an ongoing capacity, however non-ongoing roles up to 12 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 Thursday 15 February 2024

If you have any questions, please contact Sally Foster on 07 5502 4*** 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.