EL1 Assistant Director Research for Specialist Reforms Program
Full-time
Director/C-Level
Parramatta, New South Wales
11 months ago
Chandler Macleod is an equal opportunity employer as part of our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, Aboriginal and Torres Strai..
Chandler Macleod is an equal opportunity employer as part of our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people living with disability, and culturally and linguistic diverse candidates are always encouraged to apply. ****Applications close by 3pm Tuesday 24th of October 2023.**** ***Mandatory: Australian Citizenship required to work within Federal Government*** Our Federal Government client is seeking to engage in a EL1 Assistant Director – Research for Specialist Reforms Program position for a 12-month assignment with potential extension in Sydney CBD. About the Team As part of Policy, Advice and Research Division, the Research and Evaluation Branch is responsible for ensuring that NDIA policies, practices and priorities are informed by trustworthy and robust evidence. The branch aims to improve evidence-based decision making within the NDIA and finds solutions to high priority issues, shaping disability research to maximise its impact for the NDIS. The branch is accountable for collating and conducting research, evidence, best practice and lived experiences for decision-making. This includes evaluating key NDIA programs and initiatives, ensuring staff are able to find, generate and utilise evidence for decision-making and translating our knowledge of research to our customers and stakeholders. About the Role The EL1 Assistant Director, Research for Specialist Reform Programs (Labour Hire) is accountable under broad direction to undertake very complex work that delivers quality outcomes within the Research and Evaluation functions of the NDIA. The position will exercise a considerable degree of independence to engage in very complex problem solving and issues management within the Research and Evaluation functions. The position will exercise sound decision-making and judgement to produce high level policy advice and operational support. The EL1 Assistant Director, Research for Specialist Reform Programs (Labour Hire) will 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”. Key skills required for role:Experience managing large scale research programsQualitative research experience, including with people who have disabilityStakeholder engagement experienceExperience in the development or administration of clinical assessmentsUnderstanding of the NDIS Desirable skills to have for the role:Understanding of the WHO International Classification of FunctioningExperience in workforce development Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:Planning and leading research projects to develop standardised assessments (including needs assessments), linked to the International Classification of Functioning (ICF), to support NDIS access and planning pathways.Conducting research related to workforce capability and governance to undertake standardised assessments.Providing evidence-informed advice to develop and review policy and guidance related to the use of assessment tools.Working collaboratively with key stakeholders and advisory panels to review research tools and…
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