• APS6
• Penrith location

The NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission is a new, independent government agency that commenced operations on 1 July 2018.

The Commission works with people with disability, providers and the community to deliver nationally consistent, responsive and effective regulation for NDIS supports and services. 

With its head office in Penrith NSW, the Commission will progressively roll out into every state and territory.

Join at the commencement of the agency in the Education, Stakeholder Engagement and Communications Team developing innovative approaches to engaging and communicating.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking four Senior Communications Officers to work across the Education, Stakeholder Engagement and Communications portfolios.

These are vital roles in the new agency, which will develop and implement innovative approaches to engaging and communicating with external and internal stakeholders.

The Senior Communications Officers will collaborate with other areas of the Commission and support with consistent approaches to the development, co-ordination, communication, delivery and evaluation of community engagement and education programs and activities.

What you need to succeed:

Below we have outlined the capabilities we are looking for in our employees along with specific knowledge and experience requirements for each portfolio.

Capabilities

• Individuals who have a positive contemporary attitude to people with disability
• People who support and promote the commission’s vision, mission and business objectives
• Problem solvers who can critically analyse information and make sound judgements
• People who build and sustain positive working relationships with team members, stakeholders and clients
• Individuals who take personal responsibility for meeting objectives and commit energy and drive to see that goals are achieved
• People who respond in a positive and flexible manner to change and uncertainty and help others to adapt
• Persuasive communicators who can influence and negotiate with a breadth of stakeholders

All successful candidates will have knowledge and experience across these portfolios:

Education portfolio

• Technical knowledge of hybrid learning systems
• Experience writing engagement and educational briefs and reports using plain English
• Experienced digital and print designer (with skills in Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Adobe)
• Experience or qualifications in photography or videography is highly sought after
• Understanding of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
• Qualifications or commensurate experience in Public Relations, Communications or related discipline 

Stakeholder Engagement portfolio

• Broad experience engaging with internal and external stakeholders
• Event management experience (including internal, external and online community events)
• Understanding and knowledge of implementing traditional and contemporary engagement activities
• Experience writing engagement and educational briefs and reports using plain English
• Qualifications or commensurate experience in Public Relations, Communications or related discipline 

Communications portfolio

• Experienced digital and print designer (with skills in Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Adobe)
• Experience or qualifications in photography or videography is highly sought after
• Knowledge of website management and redesign (with skills in HTML, CSS)
• Understanding of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
• Qualifications or commensurate experience in Public Relations, Communications or related discipline

Benefits Available:

• The opportunity to join a high profile government body at its inception and make a difference
• Opportunities for promotion and development with an organisation which is on a path of rapid growth
• Competitive salary package which includes an employer superannuation contribution of 15.4 per cent
• Flexible working arrangements, salary sacrifice and a range of leave benefits

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian citizen.  

Notes:

The Commission is a disability friendly organisation that offers interesting and challenging roles and careers. People with disability are actively encouraged to apply for positions in the Commission.

Further details and Position Descriptions can be found at https://www.hoban.com.au/ndiscommission.