About the Role
Guided by the Director, the Assistant Director will take a lead role on individual policy projects as they arise such as the formulation, implementation and evaluation of best practice and evidence-based policies, procedures, programs and activities for the NDIS Commission.
The key duties of the position include:
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Prepare sound advice on current and emerging issues related to the NDIS Commission's legislative responsibilities, including engagement with subject matter experts to develop policy and positions
Develop and maintain relationships with a large and diverse range of external stakeholders, including people with disability and representative organisations, providers, the portfolio department, and other regulatory bodies to facilitate the development of policy advice and represent the NDIS Commission more broadly
Prepare high quality written reports, briefs and correspondence for a range of strategic policy activities
Lead a learning culture where expertise can be developed and appropriately shared
Plan, manage and monitor tasks assigned to the team to ensure priorities and/or expectations are achieved within a timely and quality manner
Eligibility
The occupant of the position:
Has a positive and contemporary attitude to people with disability
Leads and manages a team to achieve objectives with a focus on safety, staff wellbeing and high performance




Has expert communication skills including the ability to negotiate outcomes and deliver high quality written policy advice to diverse audiences on complex and sensitive issues
Has highly developed organisational skills and the capacity to manage competing demands and meet deadlines
Getting to know the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Quality and Safeguards Commission
The NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission (NDIS Commission) offers roles that make a real difference in the community.
As the dedicated national regulator of NDIS service providers and workers in Australia, the NDIS Commission upholds the rights of NDIS participants to quality and secure supports or services, including those received under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
The NDIS Commission encourage applications from people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ people, women and people with diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds.
The organisation recognises the richness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, and the unique knowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees bring to the workplace, policy development and service delivery.
The NDIS Commission participates in the Australian Public Service RecruitAbility Scheme which provides equitable adjustments for applicants with disability A full definition of disability is included on this website Definition of Disability.

📌 Assistant Director, Policy, Regulatory Reform And Design (Perth)
🏢 NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission
📍 Perth