* Ongoing & Non-Ongoing 12 months with possibility of extension of up to 2 years - Full Time
* Role located in VIC - Geelong
* $73,928 - $82,056 (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.
A new role awaits
The National Disability Insurance Agency’s Home and Living Division has two APS4 SDA Dwelling Officer opportunities available within the Home and Living Capital Branch.
The Home and Living Division within the Providers, Partners and Home and Living Group is responsible for setting the strategic direction for Home and Living, and for actively stewarding and shaping the Home and Living market for both capital and non-capital supports.
The Home and Living Capital Branch sets the strategic direction, develops long-term plans, and implements strategies in the Home and Living capital market (Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA), Medium-term Accommodation (MTA) and Home Modifications (HM)).
Where you can add value
Successful applicants will have a sound judgment including the ability to apply NDIS legislation, policy and procedure to achieve outcomes that supports and contributes to NDIA’s objectives to “build a world-leading National Disability Insurance Scheme”.
You will have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of tasks, including but not limited to:
* Assessing SDA dwelling enrolment applications and making recommendations to the delegate.
* Managing and monitoring the team inbox.
* Assisting SDA providers with SDA dwelling enrolment applications including managing escalations, triaging technical support queries, as well as internal stakeholder queries and support.
* Reviewing, for quality assurance purposes, SDA Design Standard certification documentation and dwelling enrolment documentation.
* Corresponding with SDA assessors on their enquiries and submissions.
* Preparing and distributing SDA dwelling enrolment correspondence.
* Contributing towards SDA Standard Operating Procedures, Task Cards and Quick Reference Guides.
* Undertaking record keeping and data entry on SDA dwelling enrolment activities.
Enough about us, let’s talk about you
You will have excellent problem-solving skills, superior attention to detail and can contribute to a positive team culture. You will be a highly motivated individual who can work individually and as a team player. The role will require you to provide operational and administrative support that is informed and directed by sound knowledge of housing support areas and may require research and analysis activities.
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
While this role is ideally performed from Geelong - VIC, 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 11:30PM AEDT on 3 November 2024.
If you have any questions relating to the role, please contact Sharlene Dempsey on 0477 369 704 or email sharlene.dempsey@ndis.gov.au
If you have any questions relating to the recruitment process, please contact Nikita Bhatia via email on nikita.bhatia@ndis.gov.au.
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.
The health and safety of workers, Participants and other visitors in our offices is our highest priority. Some roles within the National Disability Insurance Agency are covered by government Health Orders or Directives that require mandatory vaccinations.
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