Planners - APS 4 & APS 5 - Regional Western Australia, Port Hedland, Karratha & Pilbara, Salary, Range $64,390 to $78,249 plus 15.4% super.

The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) is an independent statutory Commonwealth agency. Our role is to implement the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), which will support a better life for hundreds of thousands of Australians with a significant and permanent disability and their families and carers. The NDIS will mean peace of mind for every Australian - for anyone who has, or might acquire, a disability.

Working for the NDIA means you have the opportunity to contribute to building a new Commonwealth agency from the ground up. The NDIA is still growing and creating its own identity while developing new and innovative programs for our employees and the Australian community we serve. The NDIA has a strong culture, driven by passion for the work we do and commitment to supporting people with disability to achieve greater independence. We are now seeking to fill a range of expected or future ongoing and non-ongoing APS4 and APS5 Planner roles in a range of sites across Western Australia, noting not all roles will be available in each location:

Our Planners are responsible for conducting planning conversations and risk assessments and making reasonable and necessary decisions in accordance with the NDIS Act 2013.

The core elements of our Planner roles are to: Gather information to make informed decisions within defined parameters. Work closely with participants to identify what current and future supports are required to make progress with a person’s goals and aspirations and enable better outcomes. Provide information to participants and their representatives to identify their goals and aspirations. Conduct planning conversations with participants to create plans to support the goal of living an ordinary life.

To join our team, you will: Have a positive contemporary attitude to people with disability along with an understanding and knowledge of disability and its impact on individuals. Have adaptable communication and interpersonal skills. Be able to manage confidential and sensitive information. Be flexible and able to adapt to a changing environment. Have high levels of integrity and professionalism to support our values and mission.

Benefits Available: The opportunity to join a high profile government body and make a difference. Opportunities for development with an organisation which is on a path of rapid growth Competitive salary package which includes an employer superannuation contribution of 15.4% Flexible working arrangements and a range of attractive leave benefits. Desirable: It is highly desirable that applicants have an understanding of or lived experience in the field of disability. Highly developed skills in a range of Microsoft Office applications.

Eligibility: To be eligible for employment with the NDIA, you must be an Australian citizen at the time of submitting an application. Successful candidates will be required to undergo a pre-employment National Police History check, and provide evidence of Australian Citizenship.

Dependent on the role the appropriate working with children and/or vulnerable people checks may need to be undertaken as per State Legislation. Recruit Ability applies to this position: The Recruit Ability scheme supports people with disability applying for jobs in the Australian Public Service (APS) by giving you a better opportunity to put forward your skills and experience during the selection process. If these roles sound like the opportunity you are looking for, we want to hear from you! The NDIA welcomes and encourages interest from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

For further information about joining the NDIA, email ndia@hoban.com.au