EL1 Assistant Director Legal Practice and Capability

Legal Practice Management (Legal)
Government - Federal (Government & Defence)

Full time

Currently, there are around 4.3 million Australians with a disability. The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) implements the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), which is one of the biggest social reforms in the country since Medicare. As an Agency, we support more than 600,000 participants with a significant and permanent disability, and the families and carers of those living with disability. For many Australians, this will be the first time they receive the disability support they need. The NDIA is designed to enhance the quality of life and increase economic and social participation for people with disability and will mean a peace of mind for every Australian.

A new role awaits

We have an exciting new opportunity for an EL1 Assistant Director to join the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) in the Legal Practice and Capability (LPC) Branch.

The LPC Branch offers strategic and operational assistance to the legal functions of the Chief Counsel and General Counsel Divisions within the Agency. Additionally, the LPC Branch facilitates the improvement of legal knowledge and skills throughout the Agency by supporting various activities such as recruitment, onboarding, training, reporting, and projects across all divisions.

Situated within the Chief Counsel Division, the LPC Branch is also responsible for the Agencys AAT Case Management and Dispute Resolution & Litigation Branches, in addition to the Legislation and Legal Policy Branch. The General Counsel Division oversees two branches - Legal Services and Complaints and FOI Management.

The EL1 Assistant Director of Legal Practice and Capability is responsible for coordinating and taking on the responsibility for handling detailed or sensitive projects. These projects may involve a range of activities with diverse and unrelated processes or methods that could influence the strategic or operational outcomes supporting the NDIAs objectives of creating a world-leading National Disability Insurance Scheme.

Reporting to the Director Strategy and Reporting, The EL1 Assistant Director will contribute to the development of divisional strategies and provide strategic advice on behalf of the Chief Counsel and General Counsel to the Agency’s Strategic Executive Team (SLT), the NDIA Board and the Minister.

Where you can add value

The EL1 Assistant Director Legal Practice and Capability is a leadership role, you will be identifying and resolving issues and risks across a range of business activities along with supporting your valued team to achieve outcomes. Your ability to multitask and understand a range of matters within the business area will have you developing relationships across the NDIA and seeing the LPC Branch succeed.

Responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:

• Preparing and reviewing written material including business cases, reports and executive briefs and corporate documentation
• Identifying, developing, implementing and monitoring workflow and outcomes, ensuring the team is equipped with the necessary skills and resources for supporting the Agency’s functions.
• Leading the development and administrative management of new systems, processes and practical tools including guidance material and training relating for the team
• Monitoring and managing compliance with established Agency procedures and relevant frameworks.
• Performing any other duties that are required by the Director or Branch Manager.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of Chief Counsel and General Counsel multi-year strategies.
• Proactively engage with and maintain relationships with all areas of the Chief Counsel and General Counsel Divisions, key business areas across the agency and other Commonwealth agencies.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to a small team to deliver quality business outcomes.

Enough about us, let’s talk about you

You are a leader with knowledge and experience to operate autonomously and collaborate confidently at all levels. You have great skills to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

As part of our dynamic organisation, you will have the opportunity to use your communication skills to effectively convey the strategic direction and vision of our agency to key stakeholders. You will also have the chance to apply your strategic thinking and issues management expertise to tackle complex and potentially controversial matters.

High-level stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to work with staff at all levels, and strong written and communication skills are highly desirable.

We are looking for someone with a contemporary, positive attitude towards individuals with disabilities, and an extensive understanding and knowledge of disability and its impact on individuals.

If you are passionate about making a difference and are excited by the prospect of joining a team that shares your values and goals, then we encourage you to apply For more information on NDIS including our values, capabilities and behaviours along with our application process, please refer to our website.

Your NDIA Experience

We work as one team. We are accepting, diverse and driven. We take a shared approach to making progress. We welcome and support each other and encourage different ideas, insights and opinions. We empower and enable each other to be our best. We collaborate, connect and work together to create a workplace that makes us proud. And while we are based far and wide across the country, we make sure nobody feels they are out on their own.

• You will work for a socially inclusive and culturally diverse workplace, that is making a meaningful impact to the lives of more than 600,000 Australians.
• Access to higher superannuation and above market leave entitlements
• Competitive remuneration and working conditions that support a positive work life balance

While this role is ideally performed from ACT Deakin, NSW Surry Hills, NSW Parramatta, QLD Brisbane, SA Adelaide, VIC Geelong, VIC Richmond WA Perth, remote working arrangements may be considered. We intend to fill this role in an ongoing capacity, however non-ongoing roles up to 12 months with the possibility of extension up to 2 years may be offered.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo a pre-employment National Police History check, Worker Screening check and/or Working with Children Check (where required) and provide evidence of Australian Citizenship.

Applications for this role close 11:30pm AEST 27th May 2024.

With the exception of personal details, applications can NOT be edited or updated once submitted for consideration. Please make sure you are completely satisfied with your entire application before submitting.

NDIA is committed to supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and welcomes and encourages applications from People with Disability (PwD), First Nations peoples, LGBTIQA+ people, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds, Mature age workers, as well as young workers and supporting an inter-generational workforce and supporting gender equity and families. NDIA will provide reasonable adjustments for candidates to participate equitably in the recruitment process and discuss workplace adjustments to fulfil the inherent requirements of the role.

RecruitAbility applies to this position: The RecruitAbility 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.

The health and safety of workers, Participants and other visitors in our offices is our highest priority. Some roles within the National Disability Insurance Agency are covered by government Health Orders or Directives that require mandatory vaccinations.

The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) is an independent statutory 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.

Our priority is to ensure people with disability continue to get the support they need. The changes that are required to existing disability support systems are significant. Arrangements are being made to ensure the scheme can be introduced gradually, ensuring a smooth transition for people with disability and support providers. Read about the trial and roll out.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) is an independent statutory 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.

Our priority is to ensure people with disability continue to get the support they need. The changes that are required to existing disability support systems are significant. Arrangements are being made to ensure the scheme can be introduced gradually, ensuring a smooth transition for people with disability and support providers. Read about the trial and roll out.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

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