El1 Assistant Director People Policy And Workplace Relations

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. 

Are you an experienced leader with a passion for People Policy and Workplace Relations? We have an exciting opportunity to join the NDIA’s People Policy and Workplace Relations Branch.
 
Our People Policy and Workplace Relations Branch support the broader Agency through expert People Policy development, education, productive engagement, and relationships. The branch will oversee the implementation of the Enterprise Agreement (EA), create, and revise contemporary people policies which align to the EA and NDIAs vision, values, and strategic goals.

In this leadership role, you will have expert and influential communication skills to engage with a range of diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:

• Interpreting, providing advice and applying relevant legislation including the legislation governing human resource practices in the public sector, including the Fair Work Act 2009 and the Public Service Act 1999 
• Managing, resolving and responding to a range of employment matters and enquiries in line with the NDIA EA, work practices and relevant legislation including remuneration aspects.
• Researching and preparing material, briefing papers, and correspondence.
• Working collaboratively with the wider division to ensure alignment, knowledge sharing, and to build understanding of business needs.

You will possess strong leadership skills, be able to influence and negotiate on behalf of the branch with multiple stakeholders. You will be passionate about HR and committed to providing sound advice on complex and sensitive matters.
Our ideal applicants will have a good understanding of enterprise agreements, policies, procedures, and legislation.

In addition to the above qualities, we are also looking for candidates who can coordinate and assume responsibility to undertake detailed or sensitive projects. This may include performing varied activities involving many different and unrelated processes or methods that may impact on strategic or operational outcomes. 
If you have these skills and experience and are passionate about human resources, we encourage you to apply.

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 various office locations (please see location availability in application), 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 20 June at 11:30PM (AEST)

If you have any questions, please contact Melinda White on 0436916*** 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.