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 Insurance Agency (NDIA) is seeking the ideal candidates to fill vacancies in the Participant Safeguarding Initiative within the Policy and Practice Leadership Division.

The Initiative has been established to develop and implement an enhanced participant risk and safeguarding approach for the Agency. The initiative scope responds to the NDIS Review recommendations, findings from the Disability Royal Commission and implementation of the NDIA’s Participant Safeguarding Policy?

The Initiative works closely with reform initiatives and branches across the NDIA to develop evidence-based policy that is informed by people with lived experience of disability, expert service designers, operational considerations and relevant legal frameworks.

Where you can add value

As an APS6 Policy Officer you will contribute to complex policy work that is guided by legislation, policies, procedures, standards, methodologies and precedents, under limited direction.

The position is required to provide detailed policy analysis and advice in relation to complex issues and opportunities in the NDIA. You will be required to liaise with a range of internal and external stakeholders on behalf of the Branch.

Responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:

• Providing written and verbal policy analysis and advice on complex matters for senior executives and the Minister.
• Contributing to the planning and implementation of NDIA policies and objectives.
• Modelling the APS and NDIA Value, contributing to the strategic direction of the branch and actively promoting a safe, positive and high-performing Branch culture.

(NOTE: the key responsibilities of the role are based on current priorities and may change over time)

Enough about us, let’s talk about you

What we’re looking for in our ideal candidate:

• Experience working in policy roles within the safeguarding, disability, social policy, social insurance, and/or legal fields, within government, government agencies or in the disability sector.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to the development of complex written and verbal policy analysis and advice for the Minister and senior executives, including undertaking research to support policy analysis and advice.
• Ability to contribute to the planning and implementation of wider agency policies and objectives.

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, Geelong and 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 an 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 29 May 2025 AEST

If you have any questions, please contact Fleur Campbell on 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.