El1 Assistant Director Legal Practice And Capability

• Ongoing & Non-Ongoing 12 months with possibility of extension of up to two years - Full Time
• $116,118 - $127,090 (plus 15.4% superannuation)
• Role located in ACT - Deakin,NSW - Newcastle,NSW - Parramatta,NSW - Surry Hills,QLD - Brisbane,QLD - Chermside,SA - Adelaide,VIC - Geelong,VIC - Richmond

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.A new role awaitsAre you passionate about excellence in training design, development, and delivery? Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity where you can make a difference?
We are seeking a EL1 AssistantDirector Legal Practice and Capability (Learning and Development) within the Legal Practice and Capability Branch of the NDIA’s Chief and General Counsel Divisions.
The Learning and Development Team play a critical role within the Divisions, ensuring staff are provided with relevant, timely, standardised training; and throughout the NDIA by developing legal training pertinent to other Agency functions.Where you can add valueAs an EL1 Assistant Director, you will contribute to the organisations’ overall goals and objectives by ensuring the Divisions’ training function operates efficiently and effectively. You will be responsible for the provision of high-quality training programs and packages.
The role involves work of substantial depth, requiring attention to detail in a high-tempo environment. As an EL1 you will be entrusted with delegated authority and relevant responsibility to make decisions and take actions in order to address the challenges and risks associated with that work.Key responsibilities of the position include:

• Overall carriage of a program or programs of learning and development.
• Managing a team and ensuring deliverables through planning, resource and performance management, and confident and effective decision making.
• Leading a team of APS and LH staff who are geographically dispersed and building them to a high performance standard.

Enough about us, let’s talk about youThis Learning and Development unit is new, and there is opportunity to contribute significantly to its direction and success.
We are seeking a confident and well-rounded EL1 with the knowledge and experience to operate autonomously and collaborate confidently at all levels. Your strong relationship building skills will enable you to effectively engage with various stakeholders.
You will have adult training qualifications (or significant workplace experience) and extensive delivery experience. You will also possess highly developed skills in either analysis or design and development.A background in a legal or case management role will be beneficial but not critical.Working within our organisation, you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of individuals, including those with disabilities. We value inclusivity and diversity, and your ability to work effectively with people from all backgrounds will be highly appreciated.If you are driven by the desire to make a difference and are excited about the prospect of joining a team that shares your values and goals, we encourage you to apply today.
For more information on our organization, including our values, capabilities, and behaviours, as well as our application process, please refer to our website.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 Adelaide - SA, Deakin - ACT, Surry Hills, Parramatta & Newcastle - NSW, Brisbane & Chermside - QLD, Richmond & Geelong - VIC, 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 a possibility of extension of up to two 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 29th April 2024 at 11:30pm (AEST)If you have any questions, please contact Cat Goodwin on 0460 761 874 or email cat.goodwin@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.