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 & Control Branch supports the Agency in financial management and compliance with legislative and policy requirements.

The Financial Operations team is one of six teams within the branch and has an exciting opportunity for an EL1 Assistant Director Financial Operations to lead our team providing oversight of the Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Corporate Credit Cards managed under a Shared Services arrangement.

Where you can add value

The EL1 Assistant Director Financial Operations is a leadership role responsible for providing control, planning, resource management, performance management and decision making for the team towards strategic and operational outcomes.

You will partner with teams within and external to the branch to provide general accounting and strategic financial advice.
Responsibilities of the role may include:

• Management and reporting of the Agency’s Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Corporate Credit Cards.
• Working with our shared services provider to ensure timely payment of invoices to suppliers.
• Leading the planning, preparation, execution and monitoring of internal reporting activities.
• Leading the development of team operating procedures and user guides.
• Developing and presenting a range of written material of a financial and business nature, including correspondence, briefs, month-end financial reporting and analysis.

Enough about us, let’s talk about you

Our ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in a Finance Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Credit Card management role.

You exhibit strong leadership qualities, fostering a collaborative team experience with the ability to guide the team to achieve business outcomes across a broad range of finance activities.

You have strong communication skills and the capacity to quickly build strong, professional relationships and a positive experience across the NDIA and with external stakeholders.

You will be able to identify and implement business improvements strategies and risk identification and management.

Experience working in SAP is desirable.

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 Deakin - ACT, Geelong - VIC 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 Sunday 15 June 2025 11:30 pm AEST

If you have any questions, please contact Amanda Phillips 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 or [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.