El1 Assistant Director Market Stewardship (Affirmative Measures - First Nations)

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.

The Market Stewardship Branch is seeking a passionate and motivated EL1 Assistant Director to join their team.

Our thriving branch focuses on establishing and testing policy frameworks to support the development and transition of difficult markets. We work in strong partnership with key stakeholders to support growth and build our market placement. At times this may include responding to thin markets in remote and very remote areas. The branch monitors the disability support market and intervenes when appropriate to ensure stability for our participants.

*Please note – Affirmative Measures – First Nations provisions are open for these positions. The Affirmative Measures positions are to improve employment opportunities for First Nations peoples in the Australian Public Service. They are open only to people with a First Nations background.

In this leadership role, you should possess expert and influential communication skills to engage with a range of diverse stakeholders, including the capability to build strong relationships with First Nations and remote communities. You will be able to lead a team in project activities, including planning, scheduling, monitoring, and managing any risks associated with that project. You will be able to monitor and evaluate the impact of disability support markets and identify areas of improvement to enable effective market development.

Responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:

• Leading co-design activities with First Nation's remote communities to test and develop complex initiatives which provide improved outcomes for people with disability.
• Working with relevant Agency stakeholders to design and embed operational models for commissioning NDIS supports for participants.
• Travelling into remote communities regularly to establish trust and engagement.
• Ensuring project outcomes are measurable and align with the market development framework and where possible shared decision-making methodologies and the development of the community-controlled sector.

The ideal candidate should understand cultural sensitivity and proficiency in working a cross-cultural market. You will possess strong leadership skills, be able to influence and negotiate on behalf of the branch with multiple stakeholders. You should be passionate about seeking continuous improvement in the delivery of services to First Nations people through analysis and feedback.
This role will draw on candidates’ excellent communication skills, sound judgement skills, and demonstrated ability to lead a high performing team.

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 WA - Perth, SA - Adelaide or NT - Darwin, 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 2 June 2024 at 11:30PM (AEST)

If you have any questions, please contact Josh Sonda on 0488574*** 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.