AddressCurrently, 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 646,000 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 awaitsThe NDIA Graduate Program (NDIA GP) has been designed to integrate graduates into the NDIA and the Australian Public Service (APS). It provides graduates with a structured learning and development program, and meaningful on-the-job-experience across a range of NDIA business areas.
The NDIA GP is a 12-month entry-level program. It includes a range of opportunities focused on developing a graduate’s skills, capabilities and experiences to work effectively and contribute to a high performing Agency and broader APS.
*Please note – Affirmative Measures provisions are also open for this position. The affirmative measure positions are to improve employment opportunities for people with disability in the Australian Public Service. To be part of the Affirmative Measures employment process applicants must be able to provide evidence of a diagnosis of the disability.
The NDIA GP includes:
- a curriculum-based development program delivered by the APS Academy, Australian Public Service Commission (APSC), which aligns with the six APS Crafts and APS Work Level Standards and is integrated within the 12-month NDIA GP
- job rotations within the host business area and across the broader NDIA
- access to mentoring through the NDIA GP Mentoring Program
- access to coaching and career planning that is targeted to a graduate’s professional field and goals through the APS GDP
- opportunities to build strong professional networks at the Agency and within the APS
- an accelerated career pathway and salary progression from APS4.1 pay point on commencement to APS5.1 pay point upon successful completion of the NDIA GP.
The NDIA GP aims to develop graduates’:
- future organisational and leadership capability through on-the-job work experience
- knowledge, skills and understanding of the NDIA, its overall business, and the NDIS
- professional networks throughout the Agency and APS.
2025 NDIA Graduate Program
The 2025 NDIA GP is seeking graduates who are passionate and committed to the NDIAs purpose. People who enjoy working as part of a diverse, high-performing team.
We want our staff to reflect the community we serve. If you have a disability, come from a culturally and linguistically diverse background or identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, we want to hear from you.
We value diversity in every respect. We welcome applications from graduates with diverse academic skills, including, but not limited to:
- HR
- Data
- Legal
- Accounting and Financial Management
- Generalist
- Business and Commerce
- ICT and Computer science
- Project and Program management
- Data and analytics
- Social science
- Behavioural science and Psychology
- Allied Health
- Government policy and Political science
- Engineering – Modelling and Actuarial.
Eligibility
To be a part of the NDIA Graduate Program you must meet the following criteria:
- Must be an Australian citizen
- Have completed at least an Australian Qualifications Framework Level 7 qualification (a bachelor’s degree), equivalent or higher equivalent by 31 December 2024
- Have completed your most recent degree no more than 5 years ago on the date you lodge your application
- Have and keep a valid Australian Government security clearance once accepted onto the program
- Be willing to take any police, character, health, or other checks required.
Graduates have the opportunity to work from the NDIA office locations outlined below:
NSW – Penrith, QLD – Brisbane, NT - Darwin, Alice Springs, WA – Perth, SA - Adelaide, Port Augusta, VIC - Dandenong, Geelong, Melbourne, ACT – Canberra, QLD – Robina.
Remote working opportunities may also be available.
To find out what it’s like to be a graduate with the NDIA, see Meet our Graduates page. Please refer to the NDIA Graduate Program for more information.
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 on 23 June 2024 at 11:30pm AEST.
If you have any question related to NDIA Graduate Program, please contact ***************@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.
