Senior Practice Advisor

If you are forward thinking, self-motivated, resilient, and adept at building relationships in a complex and fast paced environment, we welcome you to explore the NDIS Commission as your next challenge. This process may be used to fill APS6 positions across the Practice Quality Branch, including roles assessing behaviour support practitioner suitability, assessing behaviour support plan quality, preparing policy guidance and advice on matters relating to Positive Behaviour Support, and managing unauthorized restrictive practice notifications.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Draft complex internal and external professional correspondence and guidance related to behaviour support and restrictive practices. 
• Monitor and respond to external enquiries, referrals, and engaging in stakeholder consultation. 
• Under supervision, lead the development of project work related to positive behaviour support and the reduction and elimination of restrictive practices. 
• Understanding the intended audience and utilising contemporary approaches and frameworks, assist in the development of resources to support compliance activities and build capability with NDIS providers and practitioners. 
• Conduct quality and compliance reviews of behaviour support plans and the use of restrictive practices. 

The occupant of the position: 

• Has a positive and contemporary attitude to people with disability. 
• Applies a contemporary understanding of disability, inclusion, and accessibility in all aspects of work. 
• Works proactively to achieves the Commissions objectives with a focus on safety, staff wellbeing and high performance 
• Demonstrates the ability to work collaboratively and proactively, operating as an effective team member 

The NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission (NDIS Commission) offers roles that make a real difference in the community. As the dedicated national regulator of NDIS service providers and workers in Australia, the NDIS Commission upholds the rights of NDIS participants to quality and safe supports or services, including those received under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). The NDIS Commission encourage applications from people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ people, women and people with diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds. The organisation recognises the richness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, and the unique knowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees bring to the workplace, policy development and service delivery. The NDIS Commission participates in the Australian Public Service RecruitAbility Scheme which provides equitable adjustments for applicants with disability A full definition of disability is included on this website Definition of Disability.