The CEO is accountable for the day-to-day operations and overall administration of the NDIA.
The CEO is responsible for executing the strategic direction set by the NDIA Board and Minister, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services to participants and sustainability of the NDIS.
Delivering these reforms requires strong and collaborative leadership to drive a significant uplift in organisational capability.
Major transformations in service delivery, workforce development, and ICT systems are underway to meet the government's reform objectives.
The key duties of the position include: Operational Leadership & Strategy Implementation
• Lead the execution of NDIS policy set by the Minister and Board.
• Oversee all aspects of service delivery, finance, integrity and stakeholder engagement.
• Establish a clear strategic vision and inspire others to work towards it.
• Articulate a clear direction for the organisation.
Stakeholder Collaboration & Engagement
• Work collaboratively with the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing (as the NDIS policy lead) and the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission (as the regulator).
• Build and manage relationships with Commonwealth, State/territory officials.
• Implement co-design and engagement activities with the disability sector.
Culture & Organisation Leadership
• Drive an inclusive culture which encourages employment and support of people with a disability at all levels of the Agency.
• Shape the NDIA's culture by fostering inclusive leadership and promoting accountability.
This role requires an experienced leader with a rare blend of expertise in delivering large-scale, complex service delivery, including transformational change.
Key capabilities include public sector stewardship, financial management, stakeholder collaboration, and a strong sense of empathy.
This role requires an experienced leader with a rare blend of expertise in delivering large-scale, complex service delivery, including transformational change.
Key capabilities include public sector stewardship, financial management, stakeholder collaboration, and a strong sense of empathy.
Further, the role requires a candidate who can guide a national, digitally enabled scheme; strengthen participant trust; and enhance market sustainability.
The CEO is required to demonstrate a high level of judgement and a high standard of professional and personal integrity.
A deep understanding of issues affecting the disability community, or lived experience with disability, and a strong commitment to improving outcomes for people with a disability will be highly regarded.
HOW TO APPLY: Applications close: Friday 8 August 2025 at 11:30pm AEST.
Applications must be submitted using the online recruitment system: If you have any queries or need assistance with the application process, or if you would like to discuss your application, please contact Lionel Riley on 02 6126 4500.
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