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 NDIS Market Strategy Branch is seeking to appoint a Project Officer Assistive Technology (AT) Markets, to support the AT Markets team deliver on key work priorities.

The Market Strategy Branch aims to ensure NDIS participants can access supports that enhance their participation at home and in the community. The Branch uses evidence to design, develop and implement innovative market solutions. This includes assistive technology, employment, and other key sectors.

Where you can add value

Duties of the Role may include but not limited to:

• Providing specialist advice regarding assistive technology
• Data analysis and gathering of evidence to support decisions
• Preparation of reports, project plans, business cases, executive briefs and presentations
• Engaging with internal and external stakeholders, to collaborate and solve problems
• Developing and reviewing resources, to support participants, partners and providers

Enough about us, let’s talk about you

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in assessment and provision of assistive technology (essential)
• Qualifications in allied health, research or engineering (desirable)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work productively as a part of a team
• Experience leading projects and making decisions using an evidence-based approach
• A strong understanding of the lived experience of disability
  
  

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 Deakin ACT, Darwin NT, Penrith or Surry Hills NSW, Brisbane QLD, Adelaide SA, Hobart TAS, Geelong or Richmond VIC, and Perth WA, 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 Friday, 8 August 2025,11.30pm AEST

If you have any questions, please contact Julia Paterson on (08) 8100 5830 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.