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

We have two exciting roles within the Children’s Policy and Pathways Branch.

• Children’s Strategy and Policy Assistant Director
• EL1 Project Manager (Children) Assistant Director

We are a specialised team responsible for end-to-end system design and implementation of the children’s pathway in the NDIS. The Assistant Director provides critical team leadership, guiding team members in achieving the branch’s objectives. Through performance management, resource planning, and quality assurance, the role strengthens the NDIA’s commitment to children’s services while fostering collaboration and innovation.

The Assistant Director provides critical team leadership, guiding team members in achieving the branch’s objectives. Through performance management, resource planning, and quality assurance, the role strengthens the NDIA’s commitment to children’s services while fostering collaboration and innovation.

Where you can add value

Duties of the Role may include:

• Contributing to the development of policy and/or design of the children’s pathway in the NDIS and its implementation, ensuring policies and strategies align with the NDIA’s objectives to improve outcomes for children with disability or developmental delay.
• Effectively managing competing priorities, overseeing workflows, and ensuring timely and effective delivery of services.
• Resolves risks, manages resources, and ensures quality outcomes, exemplifying the leadership required to support the NDIA’s mission effectively

Enough about us, let’s talk about you

You will be able to demonstrate experience in strategic policy development.

You enjoy working with people, for people, and possess a contemporary attitude to people with disability.

Superior analytical and conceptual skills and the ability to develop and interpret complex policy and provide strategic advice within legal and policy frameworks.

Work effectively as part of a team undertaking policy or project management functions within legislative and administrative frameworks.

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 VIC - Geelong, NSW - Surry Hills, VIC - Richmond, SA - Adelaide, QLD - Robina, WA - Perth remote working arrangements may be considered. We intend to fill this role in an ongoing capacity, however non-ongoing roles up to 12 months 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 AEDT, 5 June 2025.

If you have any questions, please contact Angela King on 0498 998 047 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.