EL1 Assistant Director Financial Governance

Currently, there are around 5.5 million Australians with a disability. The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) implements the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), which is one of the biggest social reforms in the country since Medicare. As an Agency, we support more than 717,000 participants with a significant and permanent disability, and the families and carers of those living with disability. For many Australians, this will be the first time they receive the disability support they need. The NDIA is designed to enhance the quality of life and increase economic and social participation for people with disability and will mean a peace of mind for every Australian.

The Financial Reporting and Control Branch has a new and exciting vacancy as EL1 Assistant Director Financial Governance and Operations.

The branch supports the Agency in financial management and compliance with legislative and policy requirements, including the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act and the National Disability Insurance Scheme Act We provide timely and accurate financial information based on strong financial controls, supporting the agency's decision-making and the Government's objectives for financial sustainability of both the agency and the scheme.

The EL1 Assistant Director Financial Governance and Operations is required to coordinate and assume responsibility to undertake detailed or sensitive projects that may include performing varied activities involving many different and unrelated processes or methods that may impact on the strategic or operational outcomes that support the NDIA's objectives to "build a world-leading National Disability Insurance Scheme".

This job is being offered as a Professional Stream role. Mandatory Qualifications apply for the Professional Stream:

For applications within the professional job stream the successful applicant must possess and maintain relevant academic qualifications with membership of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA), Certified Practising Accountants (CPA) or other equivalent professional finance bodies (or holding equivalent finance related post graduate qualifications).

Every day at the NDIA will bring you new challenges and achievements. Your capacity to contribute to the community will afford you a level of satisfaction while also being able to have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of tasks, including, but not limited to:

• Leading the planning, preparation, execution and monitoring of internal reporting activities.
• Management and reporting of the Agency's Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Corporate Credit Cards.
• Working with our shared services provider to ensure timely payment of invoices to suppliers.
• Leading the development of team operating procedures and user guides.
• Delivering various month-end financial reporting and analysis

What we're looking for in our ideal candidate:

• Background in a Finance Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Credit Card management
• They will be able to work independently and demonstrate high levels of strategic thinking for decision making, and strong written and verbal communication skills.
• They will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as they will be working with senior leaders and other stakeholders. They will be able to tailor communication to target audiences, including stakeholders across the agency and Government more broadly.
• They will have strong leadership qualities, and experience in leading and managing a small but diverse team.
• They will be able to engage in complex problem solving and issues management

You will need to hold CA/CPA qualifications and be able to provide these at the application stage.

If you have these skills and experience and are passionate about finance, we encourage you to apply.

We work as one team. We are accepting, diverse and driven. We take a shared approach to making progress. We welcome and support each other and encourage different ideas, insights and opinions. We empower and enable each other to be our best. We collaborate, connect and work together to create a workplace that makes us proud. And while we are based far and wide across the country, we make sure nobody feels they are out on their own.

• You will work for a socially inclusive and culturally diverse workplace, that is making a meaningful impact to the lives of more than 717,000 Australians.
• Access to higher superannuation and above market leave entitlements
• Competitive remuneration and working conditions that support a positive work life balance
• Access to ongoing professional development and learning

While this role is ideally performed from Geelong - VIC, Richmond - VIC, Deakin - ACT, Robina - QLD, Brisbane - QLD & Surry Hills - NSW, remote working arrangements may be considered. We intend to fill this role in an ongoing capacity, however non-ongoing roles up to 12 months with the possibility of extension up to 2 years may be offered.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo a pre-employment National Police History check, Worker Screening check and/or Working with Children Check (where required) and provide evidence of Australian Citizenship.

Applications for this role close on Sunday 26 October 2025 @ 11:30PM (AEDT).

If you have any questions, please contact Amanda Phillips on or email

With the exception of personal details, applications can NOT be edited or updated once submitted for consideration. Please make sure you are completely satisfied with your entire application before submitting.

NDIA is committed to supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and welcomes and encourages applications from People with Disability (PwD), First Nations peoples, LGBTIQA+ people, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds, Mature age workers, as well as young workers and supporting an inter-generational workforce and supporting gender equity and families. NDIA will provide reasonable adjustments for candidates to participate equitably in the recruitment process and discuss workplace adjustments to fulfil the inherent requirements of the role. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process (including alternate formats of the application form) or have an enquiry about the support provided, please contact DFP Recruitment on

RecruitAbility applies to this position: The RecruitAbility scheme supports people with disability applying for jobs in the Australian Public Service (APS) by giving you a better opportunity to put forward your skills and experience during the selection process.

There are certain roles within the National Disability Insurance Agency that may require mandatory vaccination, subject to government order or directive. Evidence may be required prior to commencement.