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 Financial Reporting and Control Branch supports the Agency in financial management and compliance with legislative and policy requirements, including the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act (2013) and the National Disability Insurance Scheme Act (2013). We provide timely and accurate financial information based on strong financial controls, supporting the agency’s decision-making and the Government’s objectives for financial sustainability of both the agency and the scheme.

This position sits within the Scheme Reporting section – ensuring the integrity and accuracy of the Scheme's financials. We provide comprehensive oversight of the Scheme's financial performance and position, monitoring the financial systems and controls that underpin these statements. We are responsible for the financial management of the Bilateral Agreements including managing the contributions to the Scheme from States and Territories and the Commonwealth.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Finance Officer to join the team.

Where you can add value

As the APS6 Senior Finance Officer Scheme Reporting you will exercise a considerable degree of independence to engage in complex problem solving to manage Scheme financial matters and issues.

You will apply your initiative, sound decision-making and judgement, attention to detail and play a key role in supporting the financial reporting through the preparation of accurate financial accounts, insightful reporting, and meaningful analysis. You will contribute to the integrity of financial data, assist in the development of management reports, and help drive informed decision-making across the organisation. Working with key internal and external stakeholders where required you will represent and negotiate on behalf of the Branch to advance the NDIA’s financial control environment.

Responsibilities of the role include:

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial accounts in accordance with relevant standards.
• Produce management reports to provide insight into the financial results.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of financial reporting frameworks and templates.
• Perform reconciliations, journal entries, and variance analysis to ensure data accuracy.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather financial inputs and clarify reporting requirements.
• Support operational teams with timely and reliable financial data.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of reporting systems and processes.
• Assist with preparation of material to respond to financial queries from auditors and management.
• Maintain compliance with internal controls, policies, and regulatory obligations.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis to support strategic initiatives and operational decisions.

Enough about us, let’s talk about you

Our ideal candidate is an experienced finance professional with experience gained working for large, complex organisations. Public Sector experience will be well regarded but is not essential.

If you’re someone who enjoys working with financial data and developing solutions to complex problems, then we have an exciting opportunity for you.

What we’re looking for in our ideal candidate:

• Substantial experience working in a finance function, preferably gained from a Commonwealth, State, Territory or larger organisation.
• Demonstrated experience in financial reporting, including preparation of financial journals and reconciliations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret financial data and provide meaningful insights.
• Ability to prepare clear, concise financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Sound understanding of accounting principles and relevant regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills, with the ability to meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Strong communication skills, able to collaborate effectively across teams and explain financial concepts to non-financial audiences.
• Proactive and solutions-focused, with a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Experience with Microsoft Applications and substantial Excel experience.
• Experience supporting audits and compliance processes is highly regarded.
• Experience working in SAP or similar finance platform is desirable.
• Experience working with data reporting tools such as SAS & Power BI is highly regarded.
• Tertiary qualifications in accounting, finance, or a related discipline (or working towards).

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 717,000 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 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 Tuesday 11 November 2025 @ 11:30pm AEDT.

If you have any questions, please contact Amanda Phillips on 03 8416 1767 or via 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.