APS 4 Access Assessor

Summary about this job

Detail information about job APS 4 Access Assessor. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Non-ongoing opportunity
• $64,390 -$71,469 (plus 15.4% superannuation)
• Adelelaide, SA

About the NDIA


The purpose of the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) is to implement the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) which will support a better life for hundreds of thousands of Australians with a significant and permanent disability. The NDIA will also provide great benefit to the families and carers of Australians living with a disability. The NDIS is designed to enhance the quality of life and increase economic and social participation for people with disability and will mean peace of mind for every Australian, for anyone who has, or might acquire, a disability.


About the Position

The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) National Access & Workload Management Branch (NAWMB) undertakes access decisions for all potential participants of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). The team is geographically dispersed, so candidates with the ability to work independently along with excellent communication, assessment and analytical skills are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Access Assessor will work within the NAWMB in a virtual team environment. The position will provide broad support to the NAWMB to efficiently determine eligibility and streamline access decisions.
You will be required to produce work of high quality within tight deadlines. You will be able to work successfully as a member of the team while showing initiative and working independently when required.

The National Disability Insurance Agency welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse culture and linguistic backgrounds, and people with disability.


About You


To join our team you will:

• have a positive contemporary attitude to people with disability along with an understanding and knowledge of disability and its impact on individuals
• have adaptable communication and interpersonal skills
• be able to manage confidential and sensitive information
• be flexible and able to adapt to a changing environment
• have high levels of integrity and professionalism to support our values and mission.

For more information on NDIS including our values, capabilities and behaviours along with our application process, please refer to our website.


Position Specifics

• Further information can be found in the attached position description.
• NDIA is committed to becoming a model employer for people with disability who are specifically encouraged to apply
• 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.
• Successful candidates will be required to undergo a pre-employment National Police History check, and provide evidence of Australian Citizenship. Failure to do so may jeopardise your offer of employment.
• Dependent on the role the appropriate working with children and/or vulnerable people checks may need to be undertaken as per State Legislation.

If you have any queries, please contact:



Beverley Furlong

08 8374 8529
[email protected]


NDIA welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse culture and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. Except where otherwise provided by law, it is the policy of NDIA to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, colour, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, ethnicity, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. In addition, NDIA will provide reasonable adjustments for qualified individuals with disabilities.