The Assistant Director, Policy leads the development, implementation, review and evaluation of complex regulatory and operational policy. 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 policy outcomes. The role develops productive relationships across the NDIS Commission, the Australian Public Service and external stakeholder networks to influence policy 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, interpretation and review of regulatory and operational policy, taking account of the broader policy environment and sensitive organisational, regulatory and government issues.
- Lead complex policy analysis, using evidence, data, stakeholder views and regulatory insights to assess options and provide explicit recommendations to senior executives and ministers.
- Oversee the preparation, implementation and publication of plain-language policies, procedures and guidance that are evidence-based, accessible, legally sound and aligned with government and Commission priorities.
- Prepare and review high-quality policy submissions, reports, briefing papers, talking points, discussion papers, speeches and ministerial correspondence for senior executives and other decision-makers.

Eligibility

It is desirable for the occupant to have:

- Relevant tertiary qualifications or experience in public policy, law, regulation, disability, health, human services,



social sciences or a related discipline.
- Experience in regulatory policy, operational policy, policy implementation, research or evaluation.
- 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

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 Operational Policy and Regulatory Improvement (Perth)
🏢 NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission
📍 Perth