At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide specialist advice and assess risks to improve lives of people with disabilities.
- Company: Join a growing Federal Government agency focused on operational excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, hybrid work model, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Initial contract until December 2027 with potential for extension.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the community while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in managing complex casework and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 61 - 62 $ per hour.
APS6 Planner - Wollongong
Australian Citizenship is Mandatory
Reasons to Apply - At a Glance:
- An opportunity to provide specialist advice, undertake risk assessments, collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, and contribute to meaningful outcomes that directly improve the lives of people with disability.
- Join a growing Federal Government agency with a strong focus on operational excellence and career development.
- Enjoy stability with a hybrid work model, competitive hourly rate, and potential for extension or permanency.
Your organisation delivers a national support system for Australians living with disability, funding essential services tailored to individual needs and helping people achieve their goals. As a growing Federal Government agency focused on operational excellence, this role offers a chance to contribute to meaningful initiatives and take your career to the next level.
You will be responsible for:
- Assessing complex participant situations to identify safeguarding risks and develop appropriate intervention strategies.
- Providing specialist written and verbal advice to support NDIA staff managing sensitive safeguarding matters.
- Managing urgent participant cases and coordinating short-term safeguarding responses to reduce risk and improve outcomes.
- Building effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external agencies to support participant safety and wellbeing.
- Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives, mentoring team members, and supporting consistent best-practice safeguarding approaches across the Agency.
The successful applicant will demonstrate:
- Experience managing complex or sensitive casework, with the ability to assess risk and make sound decisions in high-pressure environments.
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence outcomes across diverse internal and external groups.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to provide clear advice and prepare high-quality documentation.
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving capability, with experience interpreting legislation, policies, or operational frameworks.
- The ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities, and contribute to a collaborative, high-performing team culture.
- A strong commitment to participant wellbeing, safeguarding principles, and achieving positive outcomes for vulnerable individuals.
The Logistics:
- Contract initially until 31st December, 2027 (view of extension)
- Full-time, Hybrid working arrangement.
- Start date 11th January 2027.
- Hourly rate of $61.86 + super.
- Australian citizenship is mandatory.
- Opportunities available in Wollongong.
What You'll Get in Return:
- An opportunity to progress your career with a large Federal Government agency.
- Work-from-home flexibility and a hot desk office environment.
- Initial 2-week's training provided (on-site mandatory).
- Weekly pay cycle.
- Online timesheet submission and approval.
- Nominated superannuation fund.
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