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 NDIA currently has a role in their Media Branch for an APS5 Events Officer who is enthusiastic about a meaningful role that contributes to the NDIA’s objectives to build a world class Scheme. Join a team of talented people in a collaborative and supportive workplace.

Leverage your event management, communication, and creative skills in a collaborative environment. Join our passionate team and make a real social impact every day.

Where you can add value

The APS5 Events Officer will be required to undertake activities and tasks using available information where options are not always evident. You will be required to perform procedural, clerical, administrative and operational tasks.

Duties include but not limited to:

• Supporting the event leads in event coordination of face-to-face, virtual and hybrid events including accessibility requirements from planning to delivery and post event evaluation.
• Preparing event and engagement meeting briefs for and working with a range of stakeholders both internally and externally including supporting Minister and senior leadership attendance at events.
• Tracking and reporting on events as well as managing, allocating and providing responses for shared inbox enquiries.

Enough about us, let’s talk about you

What we’re looking for in our ideal candidate:

• You are a dynamic and proactive professional with a strong background in event management. You possess a good understanding of principles, concepts, and practices related to event coordination and logistics. Your expertise allows you to provide accurate and specialised advice.
• Your ability to manage multiple events simultaneously, often with tight deadlines, demonstrates your resilience and organisational skills. You are proficient in evaluating, tracking, and reporting on event activities, as well as managing procurement, budget tracking, and financial records.
• As a skilled communicator, you excel in managing relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, including high-level officials and external partners. You are comfortable working independently, exercising initiative and judgment to analyse and resolve issues.

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.

• 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 Deakin ACT, Surry Hills NSW, Darwin NT, Chermside QLD, Adelaide SA, Hobart TAS, Geelong and Richmond VIC, and Perth WA, 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 a further 6-month extension 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, Thursday 3 April 2025 AEDT

If you have any questions, please contact Jane Huddleston on 0401 081 946 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.

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 DFP Recruitment on [[Recruitment Partner Contact Number]] [[Recruitment Partner Email]].

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.