Our participants, Our people, Our purpose

Currently, there are around 5.5 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 717,000 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

Are you looking for a job where you can use your communications and media skills to create real social impact? The NDIA Media Team is seeking a motivated and skilled EL1 Assistant Director.

We are looking for an exceptional communicator with high impact writing skills and the ability to translate complex information for easy understanding. You will have a passion for delivering best-practice communications, embodying inclusive NDIA values.

You will be creative and collaborative, thriving in a fast-paced environment to meet tight deadlines and taking initiative to craft creative solutions while demonstrating leadership skills through the supervision of staff. You will be confident at the helm and comfortable rolling up your sleeves alongside your colleagues.

The NDIA Media Branch engages with the community through media, social media, digital media and events to help participants, providers and the broader community to understand and navigate the NDIS. The Media Team sits within the Branch, working with key stakeholders including ministerial offices. The Media Team manages media relationships, responds to media enquiries and proactively promotes the success of the NDIS through announcements on Scheme reform, initiatives and outcomes, media spokespeople activity and individual stories of NDIS participants.

Where you can add value

As the EL1 Assistant Director Media, you will contribute towards a consistent, strategic media approach across the Agency. You will provide advice and solutions for complex media issues and guide team members to build skills and capacity.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Managing and responding to media enquiries and working within an after-hours rotational on-call media roster.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to support NDIA announcements and media opportunities.
• Writing media releases, pitches, speeches and briefing documents.
• Working with ministerial offices and government agencies and departments.
• Fostering creativity and innovation in all media-related activities.
  
  

Enough about us, let’s talk about you

You will have strong experience in media and/or communications, with relevant qualifications considered favourably. You will have demonstrated experience in managing multiple competing priorities, with the ability to build relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.

You will have exceptional written and verbal communication skills and an ability to translate technical material for general audiences. You will be experienced in dealing with media enquiries and engaging with journalists, producers and editors. You will have high-level presentation skills and the capacity to represent and negotiate on behalf of the Agency, across a range of forums.

In line with the values and mission of the NDIA, you will have a positive contemporary attitude to people with disability, along with understanding and knowledge of disability and its impact on individuals. This role will provide you with opportunities to make a real difference in the lives of people with a disability and contribute to the success of the NDIA for generations to come.

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 ACT - Deakin, NSW - Surry Hills, VIC - Geelong, VIC - Richmond, QLD - Brisbane, SA - Adelaide, 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 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 11.30pm AEDT, 29 June 2025.

If you have any questions, please contact Shaun Phillips on 0438 184 468 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.