The Assistant Director leads the development, implementation, review and evaluation of complex frameworks and programs. Program portfolios include regulatory capability and learning, performance and reporting, governance, quality assurance, and evaluation. The role provides authoritative, evidence-based advice on sensitive or complex matters and supports the achievement of the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission’s strategic and regulatory objectives.

The Assistant Director works under broad direction, exercises a significant degree of independence and professional judgement, and leads a team to deliver high-quality outcomes. The role develops productive relationships across the NDIS Commission, the Australian Public Service and external stakeholder networks to influence program development, support coordinated implementation and manage complex or sensitive issues.

The key duties of the position include:

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

- Lead and manage a team to achieve objectives with a focus on safety, staff wellbeing and high performance.
- Lead the development, operationalisation, and continuous improvement of frameworks and programs, taking account of the broader organisational environment. Program portfolios include: regulatory capability and learning, performance and reporting, governance, quality assurance, and evaluation.
- Undertake forward planning to identify critical upcoming initiatives that impact program delivery.
- Lead complex analysis, using evidence, data, stakeholder views and regulatory insights to assess options and provide clear recommendations to senior executives and ministers.

See Candidate Information Package for more information.

Eligibility

It is desirable for the occupant to have:

- A demonstrated understanding of the human rights model of disability and/or disability services in a NDIS context
- An understanding of regulation, the National Disability Insurance Scheme, and the National Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013
- Solid program/project management capability,



including quality assurance, prioritisation and delivery of defined outcomes.
- This position may deal with distressing information. Occupants may need to:
- demonstrate resilience and an understanding of vicarious trauma and
- support others in dealing with distressing information

- This role may require occasional travel.

- Note that workplace adjustments can be provided to facilitate travel. Candidates can make further inquiries with the contact person for further information.

Notes

To be considered in this role, candidates will need to:

- Be an Australian Citizen, and
- Have a favourable National Police Check, and
- Have or be willing to obtain and maintain a Baseline Vetting security clearance. Should business need arise, be willing to obtain and maintain a Baseline / Negative Vetting Level 1/ NV 2 security clearance. See AGSVA website for more details Security | Sectors | Defence, and
- Complete a NDIS Commission external influences and associations declaration form.

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 safe 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 Program Management (Perth)
🏢 NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission
📍 Perth