Healthy work life balance with flexible work hours and hybrid arrangements.Safe and respectful workplace with a friendly and inclusive culture.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 awaitsWe are looking for multiple highly motivated professionals with extensive accessibility testing experience to join the NDIA's Office of Agency Accessibility and Inclusion (OAAI) as APS6 Digital Accessibility Specialists.This is a fantastic opportunity to leverage your professional experience and make a real impact in the lives of people with disability.The OAAI supports the Agency to increase levels of inclusion, employment, and engagement for diversity groups, such as People with Disability, First Nations Peoples, Gender Equality and Families, People from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer, Asexual plus people (LGBTIQA+), and the Mature-Age and Inter-Generational Workforce.The branch works alongside employees with disability and line managers to ensure required workplace adjustments are in place to enable people to participate and contribute their best to the Agency.They also ensure workplace accessibility by leveraging technology, leading the Agency's Accessible Systems Strategy as well as providing assistive technology tools and user support for all staff.Where you can add valueThe APS6 Accessibility Specialist is responsible for supporting the digital accessibility assurance function and overseeing digital accessibility consultancy and assessments for new projects, systems, and platforms.You will have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of tasks that support the NDIA to be an accessible and inclusive employer, including but not limited to:Assisting to drive cultural change to prioritise accessibility in digital projects, supporting teams to create inclusive services.Applying comprehensive digital accessibility strategies, policies and guidelines.Managing risk and compliance through staying informed on relevant legislation, standards and industry best practice.Consulting with teams across the Agency to enhance the experience of employees with disability and accessibility needs.Collaborating with relevant business areas and key stakeholders to support implementation of accessible technology platforms, services and products.Monitoring and reporting on team and organisational metrics, such as key performance indicators and service level agreements.Enough about us, let's talk about youOur ideal candidate will bring a spark of innovation with a passion for needs-driven ICT-based solutions.You will have excellent effective communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical information into plain English.Developing and maintaining meaningful relationships with internal and external stakeholders is pivotal to be successful in this role.You are a team player with knowledge and experience operating autonomously and collaborating confidently at all levels.An accessibility related qualification or certification is highly desirable but not a requirement to apply for this role.Working at the NDIA, it is essential you have a positive contemporary attitude to people with disability along with a high level of understanding and knowledge of disability and its impact on individuals.Your NDIA ExperienceWe 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.You will have access to higher superannuation and above market leave entitlements as well as working conditions that support a positive work life balance.While this role is ideally performed from Richmond - VIC, Geelong - VIC, Surry Hills - NSW, Brisbane - QLD, Adelaide - SA, Perth - WA, Deakin - ACT, Darwin - NT, or Hobart - TAS 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.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 at 11:30 PM (AEDT) on 1 December 2024. If you have any questions, please contact Ryan Malonda by email on .For accessibility reasons, call Kim Voigt on and your question will be passed onto Ryan.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. 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr