The APS5 Program Officer works independently or under limited guidance to contribute to the delivery of high-priority and time sensitive initiatives and whole-of-Commission programs, including programs that cover regulatory capability and learning, performance and reporting, quality assurance, and evaluation.

The key duties of the position include:

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

- Support the design and operational implementation of program frameworks.
- Undertake research and analysis to support program delivery.
- Provide project and program management support, including maintaining project plans and risk registers, milestone tracking and reporting, stakeholder engagement and communications, supporting change management and other support tasks across planning, implementation and review phases of the program or initiative. 

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
- Proficiency in the use of common office software, such as Outlook, Office Suite, and MS Teams, and the ability to learn and apply role specific systems to support program delivery.
- This role may require occasional travel.

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 protected 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.

📌 Program Officer (Perth)
🏢 NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission
📍 Perth