Flexible and remote working arrangements can be negotiated. Opportunity Type: Full-Time Opportunity Status: Ongoing; Non-Ongoing Opportunity Employment Type: Specified Term Opportunity Employment Type Details: Non-ongoing roles up to 12 months with the possibility of extension up to 2 years may be offered. The NDIA Media team has an exciting EL1 Assistant Director role available. The Media team builds and protects the NDIA's reputation with key stakeholders, including the NDIS Minister's office, by managing media relationships, responding to media enquiries and proactively promoting the success of the NDIS through key announcements, individual stories of NDIS participants and Scheme outcomes. The key duties of the position include: Collaborating with relevant stakeholders to support NDIA announcements and media opportunities. Preparing high-level writing for Government and media, including media releases, talking points and speeches. Providing advice and problem solving for complex media issues and supporting the media team with navigating and responding appropriately. Delivering a high-quality service for the NDIS Minister's Office and supporting the requirements of the Agency and government. Fostering creativity and innovation in how the NDIA responds to and initiates media opportunities. Rostered on-call availability is required over weeknights and weekends, which is shared across the team. Our ideal candidate will have considerable media experience, with analytical thinking and problem-solving as key skills. Your outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities will enable you to develop and maintain strong networks. You will have experience in creating high-level written materials for government and media. You will be organised, proactive, and able to excel in a fast-paced work environment. Your experience and sound leadership skills will inspire your team to strive for the best outcomes. This role can be performed at any of our NDIA locations nationally. Currently, our team presence is in Geelong and Richmond - VIC, Adelaide - SA, and Brisbane - QLD. Remote working arrangements may also 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. A merit pool will be established that may be used to fill similar positions (ongoing and non-ongoing) within the next 18 months. 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 on 4 December 2024. Notes 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. 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 that may require mandatory vaccination, subject to government order or directive. Evidence may be required prior to commencement. RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: Getting to know the National Disability Insurance Agency The NDIS provides funding to eligible people with disability to gain more time with family and friends, greater independence, access to new skills, jobs, or volunteering in their community, and an improved quality of life. The NDIS also connects anyone with disability to services in their community. This includes connections to doctors, community groups, sporting clubs, support groups, libraries and schools, as well as providing information about what support is provided by each state and territory government. The NDIS now supports over 500,000 Australians with disability to access the services and supports they need. This includes supporting approximately 80,000 children with developmental delay, ensuring they receive supports early so that they achieve the best outcomes throughout their lives. #J-18808-Ljbffr