National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA)
General Manager, First Nations
Full Time | Location Negotiable | SES Band 2
This position is an affirmative measures First Nations role. Affirmative measure allows a particular job in the Australian Public Service (APS) to be open only to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander persons.
About the organisation
The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) is an independent statutory agency that is responsible for implementing the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), which will support a better life for hundreds of thousands of Australians with significant and permanent disability (participants) and their families and carers. The NDIA’s purpose is to support their participant’s to be more independent and engage saocially and economically; while delivering a financially sustainable NDIS that builds genuinely connected and engages communities and stakeholders.
About the role
The General Manager, First Nations is an SES Band 2 position, reporting to the Deputy CEO First Nations Group. This is a unique opportunity to lead transformative change and make a difference in the lives of First Nations peoples. As the General Manager, you will support the Deputy CEO First Nations to shape the future of the First Nations Group and ensure its strategies and programs drive real and lasting change. You will lead a team of Branch Managers, ensuring all programs and policies align with the vision and priorities of the First Nations Group and the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA). You will act as a trusted advisor to the Deputy CEO, providing high-level insights, managing complex challenges, and leading significant initiatives to achieve the group’s objectives.
For a full list of responsibilities, including the candidate pack for the above role, please contact Pipeline Talent via [email protected].
About you
This role is ideal for a leader with a passion for equity, justice, and the wellbeing of people with disability. The successful candidate will bring a powerful combination of public service experience and strategic leadership, with a particular focus on policy design and implementation. Their ability to lead and nurture diverse teams is backed by a deep understanding of the disability sector and the complex landscape of the NDIA.
They will bring lived or professional experience working with First Nations communities and will be skilled in facilitating culturally safe spaces. In addition to core expertise, the candidate will offer valuable sector knowledge across disability and the NDIS landscape, alongside a sophisticated understanding of First Nations-led evaluation, data sovereignty, and research methodologies.
Their leadership style will reflect integrity, collaboration, innovation and strategic foresight—making them not only a capable team builder but also a trusted partner in driving transformative change across systems.
What we can offer you
How to apply
Your application should include:
Your pitch is your opportunity to tell us why you are the right candidate, why you want to work in the General Manager position within the Group and what you can contribute. Make sure to highlight relevant examples and accomplishments that show your ability to deliver.
Your pitch needs to demonstrate that you have the capabilities, skills and attributes as stated in the ‘About you’ section. You can use the SES Band 2 Work Level Standards to ensure you pitch at the right level.
Applications are to be submitted below and close 11:59PM Sunday 7 September 2025. Late applications will not be accepted.
How to get more information
For further information on the position, please contact the team at Pipeline Talent.
Tiana Callaughan
Head of Recruitment
[email protected] | [email protected]
M 0476 538 307| PH 02 8001 6603
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