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 Financial Reporting and Control Branch consists of six teams: Assets and Investments, Financial Governance and Compliance; Financial Reporting; Finance Projects and Systems; Scheme Reporting and Financial Operations and Control. Assets and Investments: We manage all cash and investments operations to ensure sufficient liquidity to meet the Agency’s objectives. We are also responsible for the financial management of the Agency’s assets. Our role involves working closely with various stakeholders to offer expert guidance and ensure adherence to all applicable relevant legislation and internal policies

The EL1 Assistant Director Treasury (Professional Stream) is required to coordinate and assume responsibility to undertake detailed or sensitive projects that may include performing varied activities involving many different and unrelated processes or methods that may impact on the strategic or operational outcomes that support the NDIA’s objectives to “build a world-leading National Disability Insurance Scheme”.

Where you can add value

The position is an important team leadership position within the NDIA and will have delegated authority and responsibility to resolve issues and risks across wideranging activities of substantial depth involving significant detail. The role requires providing leadership, control, planning, resource management, performance management and decision making for the team membership and assigned contractors working within the work area.

Responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:

• Spearhead the Cash and Investments team, overseeing month-end inputs, reporting, forecasting, risk management, and controls, with a focus on the review of balance sheet reconciliations.
• Drive the enhancement of the month-end cycle to ensure efficient, timely, and accurate processing, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the team.
• Manage daily cash flow requirements for the NDIA in alignment with established procedures and working capital limits, complemented by thorough daily reporting oversight.
• Oversee investment analysis and strategic planning for term deposits with designated financial institutions, ensuring compliance with approved parameters and optimized return negotiations.
• Analyse and model interest revenue from portfolio investments, facilitating accurate budgeting and forecasting to support financial objectives.
• Cultivate strong relationships with key stakeholders—including internal teams, external partners, and financial institutions—while ensuring effective communication through the development of comprehensive financial reports and correspondence.
• Developing and presenting a range of financial and business written materials, including correspondence, briefs, and reports

Enough about us, let’s talk about you

In line with the values and mission of the Agency, all applicants should have a positive contemporary attitude to people with disability along with extensive understanding and knowledge of disability and its impact on individuals.
We are seeking candidates with proven experience in Treasury and Cash Management, showcasing their expertise in their respective areas. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are a must, along with an excellent understanding of accounting principles.

Additionally, we’re looking for skills and qualifications essential to performing your duties including:

• CA or CPA qualified with more than 5 years post-qualification finance experience including senior finance leadership roles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Extensive experience in Treasury and Cash Management.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, including the writing of executive briefs and technical documentation.
• Highly developed stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to partner with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to engage in complex problem solving and issues management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage, and work well within, teams to meet tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to think critically and contribute to business improvement strategies.
• Advanced Excel and Modelling Skills.

If you have these skills and experience and are passionate about finance, we encourage you to apply.

Mandatory Qualifications

This position is within the professional job stream and the officer must possess relevant academic qualifications with membership of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA), Certified Practicing Accountants (CPA) or other equivalent professional finance bodies (or holding equivalent finance related post graduate qualifications); together with extensive direct finance experience performing and delivering complex financial and governance outcomes.

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.
• Access to ongoing professional development and learning.

While this role is ideally performed from Deakin - ACT, Surry Hills - NSW or Richmond - VIC, flexible 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 Monday 9th June 2025 11:30pm AEST

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 Agency that may require mandatory vaccination, subject to government order or directive. Evidence may be required prior to commencement.