The Senior Policy Officer contributes to the development, implementation, review and evaluation of regulatory policy, operational policy and strategic initiatives for the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission. The role undertakes complex research and analysis, develops evidence-based policy advice and works collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to support effective regulatory outcomes.

The role operates with a degree of independence under limited guidance and exercises sound judgement when managing complex or sensitive policy matters.

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

- Develop and review regulatory and operational policies, procedures and guidance to ensure they are evidence-based, practical and consistent with legislation, regulatory frameworks and NDIS Commission priorities.
- Research and analyse data, evidence and emerging issues to identify risks, trends and policy impacts, and develop practical options and recommendations.
- Prepare transparent, evidence-based policy advice and documents for executive or ministerial consideration, review and publication.
- Prepare accurate and timely briefs, reports, submissions, presentations, talking points, speeches and ministerial correspondence for senior executives,



committees and other decision-makers.

See candidate package for further detail.

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.

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

📌 Senior Policy Officer (Australia)
🏢 National Disability Insurance Scheme
📍 Australia