NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission is seeking Lawyers and Paralegal

NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission (NDIS Commission) is an independent agency established to improve the quality and safety of NDIS supports and services.

NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission is recuriting Lawyers and Paralegal

Play a key legal role in helping ensure the integrity and quality of a major national scheme.

• Highly focused, collaborative team
• Excellent development opportunities
• Penrith or Parramatta location

The NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission is an independent agency established to improve the quality and safety of NDIS supports and services provided to people with disability. We regulate the providers of the supports and services, promote continuous improvement in the supports and services and resolve complaints about them.

We are now looking to enhance the Commission’s legal resources by recruiting capable and committed people to our Office of General Counsel team.

Post Name: Principal Lawyer (EL2)
You will provide high quality legal advice and other legal services in connection with the NDIS Commissioner’s functions and the operation and governance of the Commission, including on complex and litigated matters. You will also lead the design and development of programs to increase awareness and understanding of the legal framework within which the Commission operates.

Post Name: Senior Lawyer (EL1)
Working closely with the Commission’s policy and operational teams, you will be providing advice and senior level input across key areas including information sharing and the exercise of powers and functions under the National Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013 (NDIS Act). You will also manage matters before courts and tribunals, ranging from external merits review to civil penalty proceedings.

Post Name: Lawyer (APS6)
You will contribute to the development and implementation of the Commission’s internal policies and procedures and provide legal advice on a broad range of matters relevant to the Commission. This role may include providing legal support on matters relating to Royal Commissions and other external inquiries.

Post Name: Lawyer (APS5/6)
You will provide legal advice on a broad range of Commission related matters including the interpretation and application of the NDIS Act and associated rules and guidelines. You will also assist senior lawyers in the management of matters before courts and tribunals.

Post Name: Paralegal (APS4)
You will provide key support in legal matters with a focus on research and analysis across a broad range of legal issues. You will also draft correspondence, and assist with advice and freedom of information requests. Recent graduates or those who may be working towards an LLB or JD law degree in Australia are encouraged to apply.

All lawyer roles require a recognised law degree and experience reflecting the seniority of the position. From a personal perspective, your ethical standards and personal integrity will be of the highest level, and your strong communication and interpersonal skills will allow you to quickly and effectively operate within a collaborative, outcome-focused team. You will need to be an Australian Citizen and will be required to obtain at minimum a baseline security clearance.

RecruitAbility applies to all of the above roles. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability

To obtain a Candidate Information Pack please visit the NDIS Commission’s current vacancies page https://ndiscommission.nga.net.au/

Applications Close: 11:30pm Monday 26th October 2020