Ongoing & Non-Ongoing 12 months with possibility of extension of up to two years - Full Time $93,196 - $103,035 (plus 15.4% superannuation) Role located in NSW - Parramatta,SA - Adelaide,VIC - Geelong,VIC - Richmond 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 The Home and Living Division has multiple APS6 Project Officer opportunities across two of their branches.
Home and Living Capital Branch and Home and Living Reform Branch.
These opportunities are across four locations, including Geelong & Richmond – VIC, Parramatta – NSW and Adelaide – SA.
The Home and Living Capital Branch sets the strategic direction, develops long-term plans, and implements strategies in the Home and Living capital market (Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA), Medium-term Accommodation (MTA) and Home Modifications (HM)).
The Home and Living Reform Branch is responsible for the overarching strategy for the Home and Living Reform Program, and for coordinating home and living reform activity across the Agency.
The branch is accountable for developing the overarching strategy and workplan for cross-agency Home and Living reform.
The branch collaborates with relevant business areas in the Agency delivering program-level workplan reporting, monitoring and evaluation establishing governance protocols for cross-agency work, including providing secretariat functions for any important Home and Living governance functions that are established.
As part of this APS6 Project Officer application process, candidates will be asked to select their preferred branch and location.
Where you can add value Successful applicants will have a sound judgment including the ability to apply NDIS legislation, policy and procedure to make consistent decisions impacting participant outcomes.
You will be a highly motivated individual who can work individually and as a team player.
You are confident in your capability as a Project Officer and you will have strong and influential stakeholder engagement skills.
Enough about us, let's talk about you Home and Living Reform Branch Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to seek and make effective use of relevant expertise to develop discussion papers, consider policy issues, and propose solutions High standard of written and verbal communication skills including experience drafting high-level written material and the ability to present complex or technical information to a range of different audiences Project or Program Management experience including reporting, development and management of project plans and schedules, and ability to meet deadlines with competing priorities Highly motivated team player with the ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships, both as part of a team and with internal and external stakeholders Home and Living Capital Branch Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to seek and make effective use of relevant expertise to review, develop and implement processes, procedures and operational policies High standard of written and verbal communication skills including experience drafting high-level written material and the ability to present complex or technical information to a range of different audiences Project or Program Management experience and/or experience working in an environment where you are required to balance a range of competing priorities to meet deadlines and track and report on progress Highly motivated team player with the ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships, both as part of a team and with internal and external stakeholders 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're 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 Geelong & Richmond - VIC, Adelaide - SA and Parramatta - NSW, 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 at 11:30pm (AEDT) on 27 October 2024 If you have any questions relating to the role please contact Matthew Veitch on email ****** If you have any questions relating to the recruitment process please contact Orlaith Manning on 07 3350 8905 or email ****** 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.
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