Ongoing & Non-Ongoing 12 months - Full Time $83,453 - $89,839 (plus 15.4% superannuation) Role located in NSW - Parramatta,QLD - Brisbane,SA - Adelaide,VIC - Geelong,WA - Midland 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 Technical Advice and Practice Improvement Branch (TAPIB) provides consistent and high-quality technical and clinical subject matter expertise advice across the Agency to identify and deliver practice improvement opportunities for our stakeholders that improves participants outcomes and experience.
TAPIB's Operations and Practice Improvement stream is looking for a Research Officer to conduct and present tactical research relating to advice provision, projects and initiatives across the Branch and Agency.
Where you can add value The APS5 Research Officer is a team membership position accountable under limited direction to undertake research to support the goals and functions of TAPIB.
The Research Officer will be guided by relevant legislation, policies, procedures, research methodologies and the principles of evidence-based practice.
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to: Conducting literature reviews and evaluating evidence Performing environmental scans of State or Federal regulatory frameworks Preparing and presenting research results in accessible, plain language documentation Keeping accurate records of research tasks and processes.
Note: the responsibilities of the role are based on current priorities and may change over time.
Enough about us, let's talk about you Our ideal candidate will have: Demonstrated ability to prioritise tasks and work autonomously to deliver high quality reports and research papers Understanding and experience of the research process and principles of evidence-based practice Demonstrated ability to synthesise complex information from multiple sources to make evidence-based decisions Well-developed stakeholder engagement skills Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and procedures related to NDIS Act.
In line with NDIAs values and mission, all applicants should have a positive and contemporary attitude towards people with disabilities and a comprehensive understanding and knowledge of disability and its impact on individuals.
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, SA – Adelaide, NSW – Paramatta, QLD – Brisbane, WA – Midland, 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 Monday 28th October at 11:30PM (AEDT) If you have any questions, please contact Aaron Harrison on 02 6651 0615 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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