- $96,737 - $106,950 (plus 15.4% superannuation)
Our participants, Our people, Our purpose
Currently, there are around 5.5 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 717,000 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.
*General & Affirmative Measures – Disability & First Nations
*Please note - Affirmative Measures provisions are also open for these positions. The affirmative measure positions are to improve employment opportunities for people with a disability and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people in the Australian Public Service. They are open only to people with a disability or Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
A new role awaits
We have an incredible opportunity for a Planner Supervisor to join our VIC TAS Regional Services Team. The APS6 Planner Supervisor - VIC TAS Regional Services is a team leadership position within the NDIA and will have delegated authority and responsibility to resolve issues and risks across a range of activities. You will provide the leadership, control, planning, resource management, performance management and decision making for the Team Membership within the position’s assigned Work Area and in a virtual environment.
Where you can add value
Join the NDIA in a leadership role that drives meaningful outcomes for participants. As an APS6 Planner Supervisor, you will lead a high-performing team, manage priorities and workflows, and provide expert advice across technical, policy, and operational areas. You will play a key role in strategic planning, program delivery, and policy development to support the NDIA’s mission.
This role involves significant public engagement, including complex and sensitive participant matters. You will liaise with internal and external stakeholders, ensure compliance with legislative frameworks, and contribute to performance targets under the Participant Service Guarantee.
- Leading and managing team operations aligned with strategic goals.
- Communicating with participants and representatives to support decision-making.
- Reviewing and monitoring participant plans and outcomes.
- Resolving participant issues and complaints.
- Ensuring quality and compliance across all planning activities.
Enough about us, let’s talk about you
You as the APS6 Planner Supervisor will be accountable under limited direction to undertake complex work that is guided by legislation, policies and procedures.
To join our team, you will have:
- A positive contemporary attitude to people with disability, a high level of disability awareness and an understanding of the impact this may have for individuals.
- Experience with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples (highly desirable)
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to develop and maintain networks.
- Experience in managing a high-performance team.
- Flexibility – being able to get the job done around many barriers and hiccups.
- High levels of integrity and professionalism to support our values and mission.
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're 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 717,000 Australians.
- Access to higher superannuation and above market leave entitlements
- Competitive remuneration and working conditions that support a positive work life balance
- Access to ongoing career development and learning
This role is performed from VIC - Bentleigh and VIC - Berwick only. 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: Thursday, 18 September 2025 at 11.30pm (AEDT)
If you have any questions, please contact Muna Khalid on 03 5246 0*** or email ***********@ndis.gov.au
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. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process (including alternate formats of the application form) or have an enquiry about the support provided, please contact DFP Recruitment on 1300 138 337 ****@dfp.com.au.
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.
There are certain roles within the National Disability Insurance Agency that may require mandatory vaccination, subject to government order or directive. Evidence may be required prior to commencement.
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📌 NDIAPlanner Supervisor (General and Affirmative Measures – Disability and First Nations)
🏢 National Disability Insurance Agency
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