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

The NDIA’s Budget Management Strategy Support Branch is seeking an APS6 Finance Officer to join their External Budget and Costings team.

The External Budget and Costings team is responsible for the development and management of the agency’s external budget and new policy proposal costing activities in the Agency. The team is the primary point of liaison for the Agency on external budget matters with other Commonwealth Government Agencies, notably the Department of Finance, the Department of Social Services and the Department of Health and Aged Care.

This role is within the professional job stream and the APS6 Finance Officer must possess relevant academic qualifications.

Where you can add value

The APS6 Finance Officer will contribute to team responsibilities including the calculation and entry of budget estimates, liaising across the Agency and with external agencies on new policy proposals, and preparation of the Agency’s external budget documentation (Portfolio Budget Statements).

Responsibilities of the role may include:

• Preparation and execution of external budget and reporting activities, including preparation of reporting to the Department of Finance.
• Updating annual estimates and monthly profiles in alignment with Government’s budget processes - including accurate input into the Central Budget Management System (CBMS).
• Preparation of New Policy Proposal costings
• Participating in liaison and negotiation with the Departments of Finance, Social Services, and other external stakeholders as required on budget related matters.
• Developing team operating procedures and user guides, and working flexibly across the finance function as required.

Enough about us, let’s talk about you

The ideal candidate will have strong technical accounting skills with the ability to extract, analyse, and interpret data. They will be able to present key findings and recommendations to stakeholders and manage positive relationships across Agency and inter-Agency teams.

They will demonstrate the capacity to work with independence to achieve established priorities, quality outcomes, and work area and Agency goals.

Advanced Excel and use of SAP and CBMS systems would be an advantage.

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).

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 Surry Hills - NSW, 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 and provide evidence of Australian Citizenship.

Applications for this role close Friday 25 July 2025 11:30pm AEST

If you have any questions, please contact Amanda Phillips on 03 8416 1767 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 Agency that may require mandatory vaccination, subject to government order or directive. Evidence may be required prior to commencement.