Hybrid arrangements to be discussed with the Line ManagerOpportunity TypeFull-TimeOpportunity StatusOngoing;Non-OngoingOpportunity Employment TypeSpecified TermOpportunity Employment Type Details12 months with an option for an extension upto two yearsDate Closed09/12/2024Job CategoryCommunication,Media Marketing,Social Sciences, Social ServicesLearn how a merit list or pool may be usedLearn how a merit list or pool may be usedApplicants suitable for the role but not offered the position for the current vacancy, may be placed in a merit list or pool. If the applicant agrees, the results may be shared with other Australian Public Service (APS) agencies for filling similar roles. Applicants may be offered a future role, without the need to reapply. A merit list or pool may be used for up to 18 months.This merit list or pool may be used to fill other vacancies anywhere in Australia.For more information about Merit Lists or Merit Pools please go to APSC's website - The APS Merit PrincipleEL2 Market Innovation Branch OpportunitiesAdelaide SA, Brisbane QLD, Geelong VIC, Richmond VICThe NDIA is seeking EL2 Directors in the Market Innovation Branch.Market Innovation Branch to drive innovative market approaches and long-term strategies to improve participant outcomes and sector capability. It uses evidence to design, develop and implement innovative market solutions. It leads approaches to assistive technology, participant employment capacity building, social and community participation and priority market initiatives.As part of the EL2 application process, candidates will be asked to select their preferred roles as outlined below.EL2 Director Innovation Priority Projects– designing and testing market innovation priority projectsEL2 Director Assistive Technology Markets– leading the strategic and developmental work to influence policy, systems and service delivery which enable participant access to assistive technology.Please refer to the relevant Position Descriptions for further information on these roles.The key duties of the position include:Where you can add valueYou will be leading a team to identify and solve complex market problems.Where you can add valueYou will be leading a team to identify and solve complex market problems.In these roles, you will have the opportunity to:Lead important NDIA reforms and priority projectsAnalyse market trends to build an evidence informed policy base and market stewardship strategiesLead development and continuous improvement of systems, procedures, policiesBuild relationships and work with stakeholders to solve problemsBuild a positive, and high-performing team.Enough about us, let's talk about youWe are seeking an experienced leader who is motivated to improve the NDIS for participants and providers.The ideal candidate will be strategic and a conceptual thinker with experience in leading market policy and reform projects.You will be a collaborator, who brings ideas, opportunities and expertise to help solve the problems.Successful candidates will be required to undergo a pre-employment National Police History check, and provide evidence of Australian Citizenship. Failure to do so may jeopardise your offer of employment.Dependent on the role the appropriate Working with Children / Working with Vulnerable People check may be required as per State/Territory legislation. In addition to these checks, a Worker Screening Check issued by the relevant State/Territory worker screening unit will also be required for any role for which the normal duties are likely to require more than incidental contact with people with disability.The health and safety of workers, Participants and other visitors in our offices is our highest priority. A number of roles, activities or work types within the National Disability Insurance Agency are covered by government Health Orders or Directives that require mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations. Where a government Order or Directive applies, successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of COVID-19 vaccination or approved exemption as per ATAGI guidance, prior to commencement PositionNotesThis position will be offered as ongoing or non-ongoing.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.Should a non-ongoing position become ongoing, then a merit list established through this selection process may be used to fill the vacancy on an ongoing basis.RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: recruitabilityGetting to know the National Disability Insurance AgencyThe NDIS provides funding to eligible people with disability to gain more time with family and friends, greater independence, access to new skills, jobs, or volunteering in their community, and an improved quality of life.The NDIS also connects anyone with disability to services in their community. This includes connections to doctors, community groups, sporting clubs, support groups, libraries and schools, as well as providing information about what support is provided by each state and territory government.The NDIS now supports over 500,000 Australians with disability to access the services and supports they need. This includes supporting approximately 80,000 children with developmental delay, ensuring they receive supports early so that they achieve the best outcomes throughout their lives.#J-18808-Ljbffr