Address 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 dynamic and rewarding career? The NDIA is now offering an exciting opportunity to join their team as an EL1 Assistant Director Governance in the Ecosystem Reform and Governance Branch (ERG)!
The ERG Branch plays a crucial role in driving reforms within the disability ecosystem. They provide analysis and advice to inform the development, negotiation, and delivery of intergovernmental agreements and programs that interact with the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
Overall, the ERG Branch is responsible for driving and enabling reforms within the disability ecosystem, with the goal of enhancing support and outcomes for people with disabilities.
Where you can add value
The EL1 Assistant Director Governance has the authority to resolve issues and manage risks across a wide range of activities. The role involves providing leadership, planning, resource management, and decision-making for the team, along with independent problem-solving and decision-making skills to provide high-level advice and operational support.
This role may involve working with the Department of Social Services to prepare papers for consideration by the Disability Reform Ministerial Council (DRMC), participating in the Commonwealth Budget process, and providing secretariat support to the NDIA Board.
The responsibilities of the role may include, but not limited to:
Identifying connections and opportunities for collaboration.
Providing support in the planning and execution of secretariat functions for both internal and external governance forums.
Contributing to process improvement activities, specifically by assisting in the development and maintenance of governance policies, procedures, and guidance documents.
Focusing on developing and maintaining complex relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
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 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
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 4020 or email sally.foster@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.
