Candidate Information Pack Director/Principal Lawyer – Administrative Law Job Reference Number: 229_09/24
Position Title: Director/Principal Lawyer – Administrative Law
Classification: Executive Level 2
Status: Ongoing
Salary Range: $148,378 - $167,508
Contact Person: Kenneth Teoh
Job title of contact person: General Counsel & Assistant Commissioner
Contact Number: 0481 037 788
Contact Email: Number of Vacancies: 1
Division: Legal Services and Internal Integrity
Branch: Internal Integrity – Administrative Review & Governance
Location: All capital cities
Date Applications Open: 19 September 2024
Date Applications Close: 3 October 2024
About the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission: The NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission (the Commission) is a regulator established on 1 July 2018 as an independent agency under section 181A of the National Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013 (the NDIS Act) to improve the quality and safety of NDIS supports and services. The Commission is the dedicated national regulator of NDIS service providers in Australia.
As a result of a significant increase in funding from the Government in 2023, the Commission has more than doubled its number of staff in the last 12 months. The Commission is now in the process of embedding its systems and processes, and maturing its operations to becoming an effective, approachable and transparent regulator.
Key Duties: We are looking for an exceptional leader to lead the Administrative Review and Governance team as Director. The role of Director, Administrative Review and Governance is a busy and fast-paced role. The work is interesting, challenging and rewarding.
Providing expert advice on, and personally dealing with, complex or escalated matters; Making some decisions as an authorised officer under the FOI Act and as a delegate of the Commissioner under the NDIS Act; Driving the workplace and service culture of the Internal Integrity Unit and the Legal Services & Internal Integrity Division; Ensuring stakeholder expectations are managed and met, building strong relationships with stakeholders within and external to the NDIS Commission; Ensuring all statutory and internal timeframes are complied with; Assessing and leading continuous improvement initiatives in relation to the functions, team, Division and across the Commission; Supervising, coaching and mentoring staff, including by identifying and addressing aspects of their knowledge, skills or performance that may need to be developed; Leading the reporting and development of awareness-raising and capability-building programs for the Internal Integrity Unit's functions; Representing the Internal Integrity Unit and the Legal Services & Internal Integrity Division in meetings with internal and external stakeholders; Preparing high-quality reports, briefing papers and correspondence for the Minister, the Commissioner, and the Commission's Senior Executive. Skills, Knowledge, and Personal Attributes: To be successful in the role, you must thrive in a fast-paced environment with competing and constantly evolving priorities and deadlines. You must also be able to remain calm under pressure and enjoy creating order out of chaos.
Demonstrated sound technical skills and experience in administrative decision making, the FOI Act, the Privacy Act, and the general legislative framework that governs all Commonwealth agencies; Demonstrated capability to lead a team, and to coach, mentor, nurture, and support staff to elicit high performance and manage underperformance; Strong track record in delivering, and leading the delivery of, high-quality, consistent, and timely services in a fast-paced, constantly evolving and complex environment; Demonstrated high emotional intelligence and excellent people skills; High order communication skills (oral and written); High ethical standards and a high standard of professional and personal integrity; Creative thinker with the ability to drive continuous improvement in the Internal Integrity Unit's processes, policies and practices; Strong attention to detail and the ability to analyse information critically and objectively; Experience in handling sensitive or confidential information. Minimum Requirements: Tertiary legal qualifications or other tertiary qualifications related to the role; At least 5 years' experience working in the areas of administrative law, administrative reviews or administrative decision-making; At least 8 years' experience leading diverse teams or leading projects involving a broad range of stakeholders. How to Apply: Applications are to be submitted online at NDIS Commission current vacancies page. Submit a statement describing which role you are applying for (1. Administrative Review or 2. Investigations). Your statement (of maximum 1000 words) should address how your skills, knowledge, experience would make you the best person for the role. Attach an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) and the contact details for two referees, one of whom should be your current (or most recent) supervisor. Eligibility Requirements: NDIS employees are required to be Australian Citizens. Candidates employed by the NDIS Commission are required to undertake a Police Records Check prior to commencement of employment. Successful candidate(s) will be required to obtain and maintain at least a baseline security clearance.
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