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 National Disability and Insurance Agency (NDIA) is seeking candidates to fill an APS6 Senior Finance Officer Scheme Reporting vacancy in our Financial Reporting and Control Branch, Scheme Reporting team.

The Our Scheme Reporting team provides oversight in the performance and position of the Scheme's financial statements and monitors the financial systems these statements rely on. Comprising four specialised teams, our Scheme Reporting team collectively analyse Scheme revenues, expenses, payables, receivables, systems and controls. Their critical role involves informed decision-making, safeguarding financial position, and ensuring accurate financial reporting.

Where you can add value

As the APS6 Senior Finance Officer Scheme Reporting you will exercise a considerable degree of independence to engage in very complex problem solving and manage issues management on Scheme financial matters.

You will apply sound decision-making and judgement to produce high level advice and operational support.

Working with key internal and external stakeholders where required you will represent and negotiate on behalf of the Branch to advance the NDIA’s financial control environment.

Under direction you will develop reporting and procedures to ensure the Agency operates a strong financial control environment and provide support in problem solving managing Scheme financial issues and matters.

The position requires attention to detail and an ability to summarise financial information to support provide high level advice and operational support.

Responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:

• Sourcing, transforming and interpreting data into actionable metrics and insights.
• Producing a suite of reports, interpreting data, and analysing results using standard and complex statistical techniques.
• Managing business and technical reporting including requirements, design, testing, training, and rollout.
• Articulating complex information in simple messaging for key stakeholders with varied levels of data literacy.
• Delivering the Agency’s continuous improvement initiative, automating reporting, and using the data warehouse information.
• Writing various types of documents, such as operational procedures, manuals, job aids, forms, and reference guides.

Enough about us, let’s talk about you

In line with the NDIA’s values and mission, you will have a positive contemporary attitude to people with disability and an 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.

Our ideal candidate will have substantial experience working in a Finance function, preferably in a large multi-layered enterprise or government entity. You will possess the ability to work across a broad range of activities potentially relating to the work of different program areas.

You will demonstrate sound analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on continuous improvement. You will be able to take instruction, prepare, test, analyse data and evaluate options.

Experience working in SAP (and/or SAP BW) and SAS or similar platforms is desirable. You will have substantial Excel experience and knowledge.

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 Geelong- VIC or Richmond -VIC, 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 at 11:30pm (AEST) on Tuesday 20th May 2025.

If you have any questions, please contact Amanda Phillips on 0384161767 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.