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 a highly motivated individual looking for a new and exciting challenge? Do you have a passion for project management, support services, and strategic thinking? Join our team and play a pivotal role in advancing objectives of the NDIA.
We are currently seeking talented candidates for the positions to fill executive support roles at the EL2 level.
The EL2 Executive Officer works closely with our Deputy CEOs, to provide expert support, project management and strategic advice. This role is at the forefront of supporting our Executive Support Team to meet NDIA objectives.
The EL2 Director Board Secretariat will work closely with an NDIA board member providing support and advice to resolve issues, and manage risks across a wide range of activities.
We are currently looking to fill 2 x EL2 Executive Officer role across Geelong and/or Richmond and 1 x EL2 Director Board Secretariat role based in Newcastle.
Where you can add value
EL2 Executive Officer You will play a key role in supporting effective engagement with and contribution to the NDIS Review by the NDIA, whilst having the opportunity to develop and apply a broad range of skills. Responsibilities of the role may include but are not limited to:
Directing enquiries and requests to appropriate areas and providing advice to ELT on responses.
Supporting the ELT by coordinating input into reports and projects, ensuring collaboration and timely delivery.
Drafting papers for internal governance committees, the CEO, Minister, the Board and other stakeholders.
Oversee ELT executive budget, procurements and recruitment.
EL2 Director Board Secretariat You will be responsible for planning, leading, managing and implementing the secretariat functions for the Board including managing the Board’s workplan and supporting the Board to meet its statutory requirements. Responsibilities of the role may include but are not limited to:
Managing the logistical and secretariat arrangements for Board meetings, including travel of Board members, ensuring that venues are accessible.
Coordinating papers and other briefing material for the Board, ensuring that quality, accessibility and useability standards are met.
Managing the development and maintenance of high-quality records, including minutes, committee charters, registers of interest, decision registers and action registers.
Liaising with the internal and external stakeholders to deliver Board statutory obligations and requirements.
Enough about us, let’s talk about you
We are looking for individuals who will be organised, proactive, and able to handle a fast-paced work environment. You will have excellent communication and analytical skills, the ability to work independently, and a passion for delivering high-quality work. you will have a high attention to detail and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
Demonstrated experience in initiating, establishing and maintaining productive relationships as well as the ability to present and negotiate with influence at all levels is pivotal for the role of EL2 Director Board Secretariat.
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 500,000 Australians. You will have access to higher superannuation and above market leave entitlements as well as working conditions that support a positive work life balance.
While both roles are ideally performed from Newcastle - NSW, Geelong - VIC or Richmond - VIC, remote working arrangements may be considered. We intend to fill these roles 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 at 11:30 PM (AEDT) on 15 February 2024.
If you have any questions, please contact Kiani Fields on 07 5501 6537 or email kiani.fields@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.
