El1 Assistant Director - Justice Liaison

• Ongoing & Non-Ongoing 18 months with the possibility of extension of up to 3 years - Full Time
• $108,400 - $118,643 (plus 15.4% superannuation)
• Role located in NT - Darwin,QLD - Chermside,QLD - Oxley,QLD - Woodridge,SA - Adelaide,SA - St Marys,WA - Midland

About the NDIA

The purpose of the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) is to implement the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) which will support a better life for hundreds of thousands of Australians with a significant and permanent disability. The NDIA will also provide great benefit to the families and carers of Australians living with a disability. The NDIS is designed to enhance the quality of life and increase economic and social participation for people with disability and will mean peace of mind for every Australian, for anyone who has, or might acquire, a disability.

About the Position

This advertisement is for the position of Assistant Director – Justice Liaison in the Complex Support Needs Branch. The Assistant Director – Justice Liaison is responsible for the team’s operational service delivery across two jurisdictions, which includes leading a team of Justice Liaison Officers, coupled with high-level stakeholder engagement.

This position is required to undertake face-to-face engagement, representing the NDIA at inter-governmental meetings. As part of the role, there is a requirement to attend justice & forensic settings such as prisons, youth justice centres & forensic centres in the course of your executive work. The position may require travel, both intrastate and interstate, as required.

About You
To join our team you will:

• have a positive contemporary attitude to people with disability along with a high level understanding and knowledge of disability and its impact on individuals
• be able to provide a mentor or supervision role to a team
• have outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to develop and maintain networks
• be flexible and adapt quickly to a changing environment
• have high levels of integrity and professionalism to support our values and mission.

For more information on NDIS including our values, capabilities and behaviours along with our application process, please refer to our website.

Position Specifics

• 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.
• Successful candidates will be required to undergo a pre-employment National Police History check, and provide evidence of Australian Citizenship. Failure to do so may jeopardise your offer of employment.
• Dependent on the role the appropriate Working with Children / Working with Vulnerable People check may be required as per State/Territory legislation. In addition to these checks, a Worker Screening Check issued by the relevant State/Territory worker screening unit will also be required for any role for which the normal duties are likely to require more than incidental contact with people with disability.
• The health and safety of workers, Participants and other visitors in our offices is our highest priority. A number of roles, activities or work types within the National Disability Insurance Agency are covered by government Health Orders or Directives that require mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations. Where a government Order or Directive applies, successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of COVID-19 vaccination or approved exemption as per ATAGI guidance, prior to commencement.

The NDIA conducts interviews both virtually or in person. For interviews and assessments that are held virtually, adjustments have been made to ensure we continue to deliver an optimal experience to our candidates. Where face to face interviews are conducted, appropriate measures are in place to ensure the safety of candidates and our people remains our top priority.

Applications Close 11.30PM AET on 7 September 2022

If you have any queries, please contact:

Caroline Mannix

0436 947 173

Caroline.Mannix@ndis.gov.au

NDIA welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse culture and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. Except where otherwise provided by law, it is the policy of NDIA to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, colour, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, ethnicity, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. In addition, NDIA will provide reasonable adjustments for qualified individuals with disabilities.