Opportunities available:

Multiple positions are available in our Remote Service Delivery teams in NT, NSW, SA, WA and QLD. This Candidate Pack focuses on the EL1 Assistant Director role.

The NDIA’s Remote Service Delivery teams have a vision to improve the lives of people with disability living in rural and remote communities across Australia. Our mandate is to provide a service that gives people living in rural and remote areas access to all elements of the NDIS: information and education, community connection, access to the NDIS, quality NDIS plans, access to services and ongoing support.

About you

NDIA’s Remote Service Delivery teams are suited for people who are passionate about working in their local rural and remote communities to support people in their communities with their NDIS journey.

What we’re looking for in our ideal candidate:

• Empathy and understanding: The ability to understand and empathise with the challenges faced by people living in rural and remote Australia, in particular people with disability and First Nations people.
• Strategic and innovative thinking: Experience in developing innovative solutions to complex challenges.
• Leadership: Demonstrates strong leadership skills, with a track record of building and leading high-performing teams to achieve project goals.
• Relationship building: Proven capability in building and maintaining effective relationships with stakeholders and can communicate with influence.
• Project or Program Management: Demonstrates strong project management skills with experience in planning, executing and monitoring projects or programs, delivering outcomes on time and within budget.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to provide clear and concise reports, briefs, and policy advice around complex issues.

If you are looking to be part of work that will directly contribute to enhancing the lives of people with disability living in your local communities, we would love to hear from you. For more information about this position and the application process, please refer to the Candidate Pack attached.

These roles are located in NT, SA, WA, NSW and QLD. 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 3 March 2025 at 11.30pm AEDT

If you have any questions, please contact Victoria Graham on 0436 618 473 or email [email protected]

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.

Affirmative Measures
This vacancy is being advertised concurrently under an Identified and an Affirmative Measure recruitment process.

Affirmative measures are only available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait people or people living with a disability, evidence will be requested if your application progresses under an affirmative measures process.

The filling of this vacancy is intended to constitute an affirmative measure under section 8(1) of the 'Racial Discrimination Act 1975'. This vacancy is only available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait people.

The filling of this vacancy is intended to constitute an affirmative measure under Section 33 of the Australian Public Service Commissioner's Direction 2022. This vacancy is open only to people with disability.

Identified Positions
Indigenous job seekers are encouraged to apply for this vacancy. If the job is 'Identified', then part or all of the duties impact on Indigenous Australian communities or their representatives.

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. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process (including alternate formats of the application form) or have an enquiry about the support provided, please contact Victoria Graham on 0436 618 473 or Email [email protected].

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.

There are certain roles within the National Disability Insurance that may require mandatory vaccination, subject to government order or directive. Evidence may be required prior to commencement.