Special Measures Positions - First Nations
EL1 hourly rate contract, 6-months + possible extension
Located in Geelong or Richmond, VIC
About the Department
The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) is an independent statutory agency that is responsible for implementing 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 NDIA values a positive contemporary attitude to disability.
Whilst engaged by the NDIA, this is an independent support to the Independent Advisory Council (IAC).
About the Role
This identified EL1 role leads secretariat support for the Independent Advisory Council (IAC), with specific responsibility for supporting the First Nations Reference Group. Working under broad direction, you will deliver complex and sensitive work to ensure the IAC meets its governance and statutory obligations and provides high-quality advice to the NDIA Board.
You will build strong relationships with IAC members, Reference Groups and internal stakeholders, oversee meeting coordination and papers, and ensure all advice and materials are culturally safe, accessible and written in plain English. This role suits an experienced leader who can operate confidently in a complex, fast-paced environment.
Key Duties
* Lead secretariat support for the Independent Advisory Council (IAC), with primary responsibility for the First Nations Reference Group.
* Coordinate and oversee governance processes, ensuring the IAC meets its statutory, policy and procedural obligations.
* Prepare, quality assure and distribute meeting papers, agendas, minutes and action logs that are accessible, culturally safe and written in plain English.
* Manage meeting logistics, including attendance, travel and accommodation, ensuring cultural and disability support needs are met.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with IAC members, Reference Groups, Independent Advisors, NDIA executives and external stakeholders.
* Support the induction and onboarding of new Council and Reference Group members.
* Contribute to the development and maintenance of governance frameworks, policies, procedures and guidance materials.
* Oversee secretariat processes including record management, sitting fees and workflow coordination.
* Exercise sound judgement and leadership in managing complex, sensitive issues in a fast-changing environment.
Essential Criteria
* Identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person (affirmative measures role).
* Demonstrated experience leading or coordinating secretariat, governance, committee or advisory functions in a government or comparable environment.
* Strong understanding of governance, statutory obligations and decision-making processes within complex organisations.
* Proven ability to manage and deliver complex work under broad direction, balancing competing priorities and timeframes.
* Demonstrated experience preparing high-quality meeting papers, reports and documentation written in clear, plain English.
* Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trust and work effectively with senior leaders, community representatives and diverse groups.
* Well-developed judgement, problem-solving and decision-making capability in complex and sensitive contexts.
* Demonstrated understanding of cultural safety and accessibility, particularly in relation to First Nations people and people with disability.
* Ability to lead, influence and support others while contributing positively to a collaborative team environment.
How to Apply
Click APPLY or contact Marisa Conlon, Senior Consultant, Talent Acquisition at marisa@fprs.com.au for further information on the role.
Please submit applications in Word format only by 10am, 27th January 2026.
Company Information
FIRST PEOPLE Recruitment Solutions is a majority Aboriginal owned agency providing contingent contracts, fixed term contracts and permanent recruitment solutions to Government and Corporate Australia.
Our Head Office is based in Canberra with a national reach to all the states and territories, regional and remote areas of Australia.
FIRST PEOPLE Recruitment Solutions acknowledges the traditional owners of country throughout Australia and recognises their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respect to them and their cultures; and to elders past, present and emerging.
Consultant
marisa@fprs.com.au
Reference number: 200004209
Profession: Government Government Federal
Company: First People Recruitment Solutions
Date posted: 13th Jan, 2026
#J-18808-Ljbffr