Director, Regulatory Policy, Strategy and Impact

About the Role 

The Director leads a team and is responsible for providing advice and guidance on policy projects as they arise such as the formulation and evaluation of best practice policies, procedures, programs and activities for the NDIS Commission.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Coordinate and provide sound advice on current and emerging issues related to the NDIS Commission’s legislative responsibilities, including engagement with subject matter experts to develop policy and positions
• Develop and maintain relationships with a large and diverse range of external stakeholders, including people with disability and representative organisations, providers, the portfolio department, and other regulatory bodies to facilitate the development of policy advice and represent the NDIS Commission more broadly
• Prepare high quality written reports, briefs and correspondence for a range of strategic policy activities 

The occupant of the position: 

• Has a positive and contemporary attitude to people with disability
• Leads, manages and inspires a team to achieve objectives with a focus on safety, staff wellbeing and high performance
• Demonstrates experience in strategic thinking and policy development, including high level analytical skills
• Has expert communication skills (oral and written) including the ability to negotiate outcomes and deliver high quality written policy advice to diverse audiences on complex and sensitive issues

The NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission (NDIS Commission) offers roles that make a real difference in the community. As the dedicated national regulator of NDIS service providers and workers in Australia, the NDIS Commission upholds the rights of NDIS participants to quality and safe supports or services, including those received under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). The NDIS Commission encourage applications from people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ people, women and people with diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds. The organisation recognises the richness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, and the unique knowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees bring to the workplace, policy development and service delivery. The NDIS Commission participates in the Australian Public Service RecruitAbility Scheme which provides equitable adjustments for applicants with disability A full definition of disability is included on this website Definition of Disability.