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 has an exciting opportunity for a motivated and confident APS6 ICT PID to join our ICT Services Branch, where you will work in a fast-paced environment supporting ICT services to Agency Staff and Partners.

The directorates and broad functions within the branch include ICT Support, ICT Service Reliability, Corporate Applications, End User Computing, Site Technology and Networks and Cloud Infrastructure Platforms. The branch has an excellent cohesive culture. New starters frequently remark how helpful and supportive our staff are. The branches motto is: think big, have fun, get stuff done. This statement serves both as a description of who were looking for and
who we strive to be.

Where you can add value

As an APS6 DevOps Engineer you will be leading the development of project work that requires high-level strategic thinking, ability to support positive outcomes to complex problems and provide knowledge advice across technical forums. Your highly developed interpersonal and capability to Identify areas for process improvement skills, will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities include but not limit to:

• Strong background in software development, SDLC and IT operations
• Strong experience with CI/CD pipelines
• Solid understanding of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Solid scripting and automation skills (Python, Shell, Lambda, JavaScript, Typescript)
• Effective communication (verbal and written)
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills

Enough about us, let’s talk about you

Our ideal candidate has a strong ICT background, strategic planning abilities and stakeholder engagement experience. You will have exceptional communication skills and be able to track team progress and performance to ensure deadlines are met. Demonstrated experience in building and maintaining productive relationships as well as the ability to present and negotiate with influence at all levels is pivotal to success in this role.

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.

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• 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 (locations), 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. (Tailored pending engagement type)

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, Sunday 11 May 2025 AEST

If you have any questions, please contact Jack Brightwell, 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.