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.

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 workplace. 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.

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
- Strong 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.

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.

📌 Assistant Director Program Management (Australia)
🏢 National Disability Insurance Scheme
📍 Australia