Full time
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 looking for a dynamic and rewarding career?
The NDIA is now seeking an EL2 Director Partnerships in the Evidence and Practice Leadership Branch.
The Evidence and Practice Leadership Branch is responsible for ensuring that NDIA policies, practices and priorities are informed by trustworthy and robust evidence and are implemented to inform a consistent standard of practice.
It conducts high-quality evaluations of programs and services to inform quality improvement and to determine how programs or services are contributing to improving participant or scheme outcomes.
This recruitment process will fill immediate vacancies and will develop a merit list for future opportunities that may arise over the next 18 months.
Where you can add value The EL2 Director Partnerships handles both strategic and operational tasks, like building relationships and representing the NDIA in negotiations.
This includes engaging stakeholders, developing policies, and overseeing program implementation.
Directing the full spectrum of procurement and contracting services and initiatives within the branch.
Leading the creation of tender documents, conducting tender evaluations, and negotiating and awarding contracts for significant procurement projects.
Offering expertise in the development and execution of evaluation processes, including criteria, documentation, and protocols.
Coordinating the establishment of new partnerships, identifying emerging needs, and enhancing relationships through consistent engagement.
Enough about us, let's talk about you Our ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, thrive on sharing expertise and building professional relationships.
You will have experience leading a team, with excellent communications skills and ability to engage effectively with all stakeholders.
Experience in planning, implementing and facilitating change will be highly regarded.
In addition, you will demonstrate a high level of integrity and professionalism that aligns with the values and mission of the NDIA.
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 VIC Geelong, VIC Richmond, NSW Surry Hills, ACT Deakin, QLD Brisbane, 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 11:30pm AEDT Monday 25 November 2024.
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.
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