El2 Director Finance (Professional Stream)

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 looking for a significant change in your career – an exciting opportunity in the field of Finance? The NDIA is currently seeking to fill an EL2 Finance Director role in our Finance Business Partnering team in the Financial Control Branch. The Financial Control Branch provides insightful financial reporting to enable strategic decision making. The branch plays a critical role in ensuring financial information is accurate, compliant, and accessible to support the business in making informed decisions. The Finance Business Partnering team collaborates with various departments and stakeholders, providing financial expertise and guidance to support strategic decision-making and drive Agency success.

We are currently seeking to fill an Executive Level 2 vacancy in our Finance Business Partnering team with;
• Experience in financial reporting or working with financial information, and the ability to interpret and transform data
• Highly developed stakeholder engagement skills.

Please refer to the attached Position Description for further detail around role responsibilities.
At the time of application, you will be required to select your preferred location.

Our ideal applicants will have advanced excel capabilities, as well as a keen eye for detail. You will be responsive in high pressure and changing environments and have the ability to work independently and apply strategic thinking for decision making. You will have strong written and verbal communication skills, be innovative, have a continuous improvement mindset and be able to implement changes and guide projects under broader direction.
In addition to the above qualities, we are also looking for candidates with proven experience in finance who have demonstrated expertise in their field. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are a must, as is an excellent understanding of financial regulations, policies and internal controls. If you have these skills and experience and are passionate about finance, we encourage you to apply.

In line with NDIAs values and mission, all applicants should have a positive and contemporary attitude towards people with disabilities and a comprehensive understanding and knowledge of disability and its impact on individuals.

Professional Stream Mandatory Qualifications: For applications in the professional job stream, the successful applicant must possess and maintain relevant academic qualifications with membership of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA), Certified Practising Accountants (CPA) or other equivalent professional finance bodies (or holding equivalent finance related post graduate qualifications).

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. Collaborating, connecting and creating a workplace that we can all be proud of. And while we are based far and wide across the country, we make sure nobody feels they’re 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
• 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 VIC – Geelong, VIC – Richmond, ACT – Deakin, NSW – Surry Hills, QLD – Brisbane, and 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 17 January 2024 @ 11:30pm AEDT

If you have any questions, please contact Orlaith Manning on 07 3350 8*** 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.