The key duties of the position include 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 680,000 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 Do you want a rewarding career leveraging your team leadership skills and experience in finance? The Financial Reporting Team are seeking an Assistant Director capable of delivering quality outcomes across the financial functions of the NDIA. The Financial Reporting Team sits withing the Agency Budget and Financial Control Branch and are responsible for delivering strategic financial advice and financial management of the Agency and Scheme. Where you can add value The EL1 Assistant Director Financial Reporting (Professional Stream) is responsible for actively managing key internal and external stakeholder relationships and where required will represent and negotiate on behalf of the NDIA to advance the NDIA's interests across a range of forums. Responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to: Leading components of the Financial Reporting team and functions, including month end inputs, reporting, analysis, risks, and controls, including the preparation and review of balance sheet reconciliations. Driving, maintaining, and improving the month-end cycle across the finance team; coordinating monthly General Ledger close and reporting procedures relevant to the Agency and the Scheme; and maintaining the centralised General Ledger Journal posting register. Leading preparation of notes and schedules for the Agency's financial statements and liaising with the Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) regarding audit matters. Overseeing compliance and financial assessment of the Agency's property lease contracts negotiated by the Agency, and coordination of all financial accounting entries into the lease accounting register. Enough about us, let's talk about you The successful candidates will have highly developed stakeholder engagement skills including the ability to successfully lead and manage a team; be a strong communicator, with the ability to present financial information to stakeholders in a meaningful way, together with the ability to interpret and transform data, and demonstrated ability to engage in complex problem solving, risk and issues management. In line with the values and mission of the NDIA, all applicants should have a positive contemporary attitude to people with disability along with extensive understanding and knowledge of disability and its impact on individuals. As these are professional roles, the successful applicants must possess and maintain relevant academic qualifications and financial body membership. 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 While this role is ideally performed from Surry Hills - NSW, Geelong - VIC, or Richmond - 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 Tuesday, 21st January 2025 11:30pm AEDT. If you have any questions, please contact Amanda Phillips on 0 3 8416 1767 or email amanda.phillipsndis.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. 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 or ndiadfp.com.au. 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.