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

Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding career opportunity where you can utilise your advanced strategic thinking, communication and engagement expertise? The Markets Delivery Branch is seeking an EL2 Director Projects professional with a proven track record in delivering successful outcomes, to join the NDIA, as part of the Markets Division within the Partners Providers Home and Living Group.

We are seeking an experienced professional who can bring their flexible and transferable skills to the wide-ranging NDIS reform and market initiatives being delivered across the Markets Division. You will have superior communications skills with a proven ability to develop and manage relationships with a broad range of stakeholders, driving positive outcomes to complex problems. You will be a collaborator who works well within a team, and you will have a strong motivation to improve the NDIS for participants and providers.

The Division brings together critical elements in managing NDIS provider markets – including establishing a whole of government framework for NDIS provider market stewardship, trialling new and innovative market interventions, and establishing the price limits and pricing arrangements for NDIS supports.

Where you can add value

As an EL2 Director Projects, you will be leading the development of market related engagement and project work that requires high-level strategic thinking, leadership and problem-solving skills. Your highly developed stakeholder and relationship management skills and ability to drive positive outcomes to complex problems, will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:

• Leading a team to deliver complex or sensitive projects and work program outcomes that have strategic or operational significance to the NDIA and the Markets Delivery program of work.
• Leading communications and engagement projects and activities, governance groups and forums for the Markets Delivery Branch and Markets Division were relevant.
• Building and maintaining productive and collaborative relationships with stakeholders within and outside the NDIA.
• Leading a team to deliver policy, project and/or corporate documents to a high standard.
• Leading the design and implementation of governance and authorising arrangements for related projects in the Markets Delivery Branch.
• Contributing to branch leadership, building a positive and high performing team culture, and supporting the professional development of your team.

Enough about us, let’s talk about you

Our ideal candidate will have significant experience in leading teams within the public sector to deliver policy, projects, programs, or market stewardship activities. You will have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to provide strategic advice and drive strategic change. You will have outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to communicate with influence, and develop and maintain networks with a wide variety of stakeholders. You will bring your sound judgment, decision-making skills and governance skills to drive progress on the important initiatives delivered by the Markets Delivery Branch and Markets Division.

In line with the values and mission of the NDIA, you will have a positive contemporary attitude to people with disability, along with understanding and knowledge of disability and its impact on individuals. This role will provide you with opportunities to make a real difference in the lives of people with a disability and contribute to the success of the NDIA for generations to come.

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 ACT - Deakin, NSW - Surry Hills, NSW - Parramatta, QLD - Brisbane, QLD - Robina, VIC - Geelong, VIC - Richmond, SA - Adelaide, 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 22 April 2025 at 11.30pm AEST.

If you have any questions, please contact Holly Tatterson on 0407 845 576 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 1300 138 337 [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.