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 APS6 Senior Events Officer vacancies.

The APS6 Senior Events Officer is required to provide detailed technical, professional, policy, operational support and advice in relation to complex problems. Where required, the role will coordinate and assist in the strategic planning, program and project management and policy development that support the NDIA’s objectives to build a world-leading National Disability Insurance Scheme.

Responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:

• Leading the Design, Planning, and Delivery of face-to-face, virtual and hybrid events including accessibility requirements from planning to delivery and post event evaluation.
• Providing strategic, logistical management and advice for the Agency, delivering proactive and nationally consistent engagement activities, including the provision of logistical support at external forums and events.
• Coordinating and preparing event and engagement meeting briefs for high level stakeholders, supporting Minister and senior leadership attendance at events.
• Managing procurement activity, budget tracking and financial records management.

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

Where you can add value

Skills

• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with clients, vendors, and team members.
• Problem-Solving: Strong ability to anticipate issues and develop creative solutions quickly.
• Negotiation: Skilled in negotiating contracts with vendors, venues, and suppliers.
• Time Management: Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently.

Experience

• Project Management: Proven track record of managing projects from inception to completion.
• Vendor Relations: Experience in building and maintaining relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Marketing and Promotion: Experience in promoting events through various channels, including social media and traditional marketing.
• Crisis Management: Experience in handling unexpected issues and emergencies during events.

Qualifications

• Education: A bachelor's degree in Event Management, Communications, Public Relations, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Industry Knowledge: Up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in event management.

Enough about us, let’s talk about you

What we’re looking for in our ideal candidate:

• As a skilled communicator, you excel in managing relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, including high-level officials and external partners.
• In your role as a team leader, you are responsible for coordinating and facilitating team performance against specific objectives and outcomes. You implement work plans, set tasks and priorities, and manage workflow to ensure the successful delivery of events. Your leadership fosters a collaborative and high-performing team environment, driving performance and continuous improvement.
• You embody the NDIA values of valuing people, growing together, aiming higher, and taking care. You are committed to fostering a positive, participant-centred culture and are passionate about making a difference in the lives of people with disabilities.

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, Brisbane QLD, Adelaide SA, 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 an extension for a further 12 months maybe 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, Monday 2 June 2025 AEST

If you have any questions, please contact Tim Fettis on 0447 568 234 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.