Total 8 job vacancies by Ashwinder Singh

You will bring the following experience to your new role

Effective written correspondence such as briefs, policy, reports, proposals.
Ability to develop in depth knowledge of new subject matter quickly to advise and recommend on policy matters.
In depth research and analysis on relevant topics to help inform policy.
Working effectively within team environments and stakeholders for positive outcomes.
Input and understanding of project management within a Federal Government arena .

About you

Strong written skills that are aligned with Government writing style.
Able to produce high quality and succinct work quickly.
Effective negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
Highly developed judgement, intelligence and common sense.
High level of attention to detail, highly motivated, results driven with an ability to work independently.
A commitment to support and promote relevant government objectives.
You will be an Australian citizen and ideally hold a security clearance

Your responsibilities include

Providing high quality written materials in short time frames with limited direct information.
Ability to read and understand survey plans and maps and be able to identify locations or willingness to learn.
Draft plans and strategies with a view of purchasing and disposing aspects of the project.
Work closely with stakeholders to inform and agree to those plans.
Brief Departmental Executive and the Minister as required.
Manage the project's legal advisers to draft various legal documentation.
Management of external contracts

This position has a strong focus on policy, project implementation, writing and stakeholder management and would suit a candidate with these skills and experience in a Federal government environment; legal advice on relevant issues is provided through the project's legal advisers.
If you would like to be considered for this role, this is a great opportunity to tell Randstad about you. Please click "Apply Now" to submit your current resume in word doc format. Please click here to apply.

About the Team The Internal Reviews and Complaints Branch is the central point of coordination for the Agency's handling and resolution of internal reviews and complaints. Working directly with participants, providers, internal staff and external agencies, the branch aims to manage and resolve complaints in a timely manner as outlined in the NDIA Service Charter. The Complaints Team prepares high level advice including letters, briefs and reports for a range of audiences including Ministers, Executive Leadership Team, NDIA Board, Independent Advisory Council and oversight bodies. About the Role The APS5 Complaints Officer is accountable under limited supervision to undertake moderately complex to complex work. Legislation, policies, procedures, standards, methodologies and precedents guide the position. Responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to: * Managing complaints and participant incidents, including assessing, recording, resolving and referring as required. * Managing escalated complaints and ensuring strict deadlines are met. * Producing quality written correspondence for a range of audiences, including formal responses for the Minister. * Coordinating correspondence, briefing and reporting functions for the Complaints Team. * Supporting the Complaints Team to resolve day to day operations issues and assist in achieving the branch's strategic objectives. Key skills required for role * Previous experience in a high-volume complaint and/or customer service role with the ability to consistently achieve output expectations and manage caseload timeliness. * Strong communication skills, Participant/Complainants phone contact is mandatory. Strong writing skills are also required. * Either previous NDIA experience or have to ability to quickly learn about the Agency's systems and functions. Interested Please click "Apply" and upload a copy of your most recent CV. For addtional information please contact Ash from Randstad on [email protected] Please click here to apply.

About the Team The Parliamentary, Ministerial and FOI Branch manages the relationship between the Agency and the Minister's Office. It supports the Agency in meeting the Minister's objectives and priorities by providing timely, objective and strategic advice. About the Role The APS6 Governance, Outreach and FOI Delegate (Labour Hire) will assist the team with PIA requests made to the Agency and will ensure the Agency meets its KPIs in relation to PIA requests where required. The role will be a delegated FOI and PIA decision maker and will make robust FOI and PIA decisions. The position will, under limited supervision, manage relationships with stakeholders within the NDIA, Government agencies, the Ministers Office and the Office of the Information Commissioner. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

Being a key FOI delegate responsible for FOI internal reviews and IC reviews, processing complex and sensitive FOI matters, ensuring they are created, processed, recorded and closed correctly on all databases in accordance with the FOI Act.
Reviewing, amending or developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and policies, template documents and other governance documents to assist with consistent decision making within the team in consultation with other FOI and PIA delegates.
Coordinating and providing training in FOI and PIA within the team as well as providing outreach and training within the NDIA to increase business area understanding about their responsibilities in relation to the processing of FOIs and PIAs.
Preparing and contributing to a range of other material including briefing material for Ministers, Board papers, media releases, reports to Parliamentary committees, and correspondence.
Supporting the development of systems, processes and practical tools including delivering training to support FOI and PIA handling and awarenes s.

Security requirements

Pre engagement checks mandatory - AU Citizenship required

Interested Please click "Apply" and attcah a copy of your most recent CV. Please click here to apply.

About the Role The APS6 Program Management Office Support is accountable under limited direction to undertake complex work that is guided by legislation, policies, procedures, standards, methodologies and precedents. The position is required to provide detailed technical, professional, policy, operational support and advice in relation to complex problems. Where required, the role will coordinate and assist in the strategic planning, program and project management and policy development that support the NDIA's objectives to "build a world-leading National Disability Insurance Scheme". Duties * Providing business administration support, expertise and technical knowledge across a range of activities including systems, workload management, people performance, financial, staff lifecycle, knowledge and change management. * Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, delivering large scale IT change projects. * Ensuring effective program management processes and methodologies are followed within the program for end-to-end reporting. * Providing accurate and specialised advice ensuring knowledge of and compliance with relevant legislation, PMO guidelines, standards, procedures and policy frameworks for supporting program delivery. * Assessing and maintaining quality processes and documentation relating for ITC and service delivery, ensuring alignment with legislation and policy, and utilising change and risk management principles, communicating impacts with relevant parties. * Analysing data and preparing a range of written material including program status reports and updates, business cases, Senate Estimate submissions, Ministerial and Agency briefs, presentations and other corporate documentation. * Identifying opportunities for process improvement and innovation, from data analysis, creating initiatives for branch efficiency's. Essential Criteria * Demonstrate strong administrative skills and attention to detail. * Prior expedience in a similar role in Fed Gov * Demonstrate experience in projects, PMO or business administration. * Demonstrate good working knowledge of Microsoft office. Please click here to apply.

About the Team The Compliance Program Branch is responsible for providing the strategic and operational direction of the Agency's compliance function to ensure payment integrity and facilitate a reduction of potential fraud and non-compliance to the Agency. About the Role The APS5 Compliance Officer is accountable under limited supervision to undertake moderately complex to complex compliance activities and work. Legislation, policies, procedures, standards, methodologies and precedents guide the position. The position is a team membership position and is accountable for organising their workflow and making independent decisions relating to an area of responsibility. The position will be required to provide policy advice within an area of specialisation with advice based on policies and legislation. Responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to: * Undertaking compliance activities in accordance with the relevant legislation, Agency guidelines and documented process. * Ensuring escalations and critical incidents are managed in accordance with Agency framework. * Maintaining accurate records of decisions using Excel and CRM based system products. * Analysing participant and provider data to assess payments made against participant plans. * Completing highly complex assessments to ensure payments are accurately delivered to customers. * Providing assistance and technical advice to support the team through mentoring, development opportunities and monitoring performance. Interested Please click "Apply" and attach a copy of your updated CV. Please click here to apply.

Your new branch The Laboratories Branch is responsible for post market monitoring and compliance testing, investigations and reviews, as well as market authorisation assessments for therapeutic goods. The branch conducts laboratory testing in accordance with the laboratories testing program; lot release; provides scientific expertise to assess technical data for marketing authorisations; provides scientific and expert advice to internal stakeholders, committees, government etc.; and participates in the development of standards and international collaborative activities. Key Duties:

Developing, monitoring and updating project plans
Developing and implementing change management plans
Developing and leading stakeholder consultation and communication plans
Developing and maintaining project SharePoint pages
Providing input to the development of eLearning modules to ensure they are appropriately targeted and effectively communicate key messages
Executive briefings on project implementation including opportunities and barriers

Key requirements
Candidates must be able to demonstrate:

Project Management Experience
Stakeholder Management Experience
Change Management Experience
High level written and oral communications skills

Qualifications/ skills

Formal Qualifications in Project Management
QMS Experience

Interested Please clikc "Apply" and upload a copy of your most recent CV. Please click here to apply.

What you will bring We are seeking APS5 and APS 6 candidates who are outcomes driven, proactive and highly adaptable. The ideal candidate will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, well-developed stakeholder management skills, and high attention to detail. APS5 Policy Officer ? Excellent communications skills with the ability to understand the audience and tailor communication style and message accordingly. ? Strategic thinking, including understanding the work environment and how political, social, environmental, cultural and other factors may impact their work. ? The ability to communicate with influence including listening actively and articulating both written and verbal messages. ? Demonstrated ability to build effective professional networks and liaise with internal stakeholders. ? An ability to adapt to change, including dealing positively with uncertainty. ? An ability to contribute to high performing teams. ? A commitment to learn new skills. APS6 Policy Officer ? Identifies broader factors, trends and influences that may impact on the team's work objectives. Considers the ramifications of issues and longer-term impact of own work and work area. ? Proactively offers assistance for a mutually beneficial relationship. ? Leadership skills and willingness to mentor junior staff. ? Advanced communication skills, including experience drafting high quality documentation for a Senior executive and Ministerial audience Interested Please click "apply" and attcah a copy of your most updated CV. Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please click here to apply.

About the Role The EL1 Assistant Director Research and Evaluation will support the delivery of an internal service that conducts research and evaluation using a range of methods to inform Agency decisions. The position has reasonable autonomy and accountability to exercise both initiative and judgement to interpret legislation and policy in the application of practices and procedures to achieve outcomes within the functions. Desirable skills to have for the role:


Either an academic or evaluation qualifications.


Experience designing evaluations and producing evaluation logics that reflect the stakeholders/Agency's needs.


Responsibilities may include but are not limited to: * Working with external and internal stakeholders to scope, deliver and govern the evaluation. * Preparing ethics and site governance applications. * Collecting and analysing a range of quantitative, qualitative and survey data, including coordinating other members of the Research and Evaluation Branch on such activities. * Ensuring the evaluation is conducted in accordance with appropriate guidelines, standard operating procedures, NDIS standards and ethics requirements, and maintaining project related records. * Preparing and presenting reports and slide-pack summaries for internal and external stakeholders. * Working collaboratively with other teams in the Research and Evaluation Branch, as required. * Designing and conducting other research projects, including working with people with various types of disabilities and from various cultural backgrounds. * Communicate and support the implementation of research findings. Information technology and Security * Pre-Engagement Check - this is a mandatory pre-employment security screening process. * computer/software applications - Microsoft Office computer based work Interested Please click "Apply" and upload a copy of your most updated CV. Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please click here to apply.