APS5 Program Officer (Affirmative Measures - Disability) National Disability Insurance Scheme location South West Coast. $83,453 - $89,839 plus 15.4% superannuation.

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.

Deadly opportunity looking for a challenging and rewarding career opportunity, where can you contribute to making a positive difference to the lives of many people. We have an exciting new opportunity for APS5 Program Officers in the new First Nations Group.

The First Nations Group drives system reform, policy development, and strategic initiatives that ensure First Nations voices are central to decision-making. Together, our branches facilitate a culturally safe Agency and scheme, driven by First Nations leadership and tailored to the unique needs of First Nations peoples with disability.

Multiple opportunities will be available in following branches Systems and Data, Cultural Safety, Governance, Pathways and Innovation, Where you can add value.

Program Officers are responsible for providing administrative and operational assistance to the project and/or policy teams, helping to ensure that activities are well-coordinated and delivered on time. The Program Officer will work closely with other team members to ensure effective communication and collaboration across the group and Agency more broadly.

The Program Officers in the First Nation Group, will need to be able to explicitly demonstrate an understanding and commitment to cultural safety, particularly in addressing the unique challenges faced by First Nations peoples.

Responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to providing administrative and operational support for key projects and policy initiatives to improve outcomes for First Nations peoples, ensuring alignment with the First Nations Group’s objectives and broader Agency goals.

Supporting engagement activities, including meetings, consultations, and workshops with First Nations communities and other stakeholders, ensuring cultural safety is maintained for successful project and/or policy development and implementation. Assisting in the preparation and maintenance of project and/or policy documentation, including tracking project timelines, milestones, and deliverables.

Enough about us, let’s talk about you the APS5 Program Officer position is perfect for an individual who is committed to improving the lives of First Nations peoples. You will possess strong organisational skills and will have great attention to detail and a collaborative approach to teamwork. You will share our mission for achieving great outcomes for vulnerable individuals and achieving service excellence and you will get a thrill out of creating and promoting operational efficiencies.

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. These roles can be performed nationally. 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.