Project Officer | First Nations

• Special Measures Positions - First Nations
• APS5 hourly rate contract, 6-months + possible extension
• Located in Geelong or Richmond, VIC

About the Department

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 a significant and permanent disability and their families and carers. The NDIA values a positive contemporary attitude to disability.

Whilst engaged by the NDIA, this is an independent support to the Independent Advisory Council (IAC).

About the Role

This identified APS5 role provides secretariat and project support to the Independent Advisory Council (IAC), helping ensure meetings, advice and processes are delivered effectively. Working as part of the IAC Secretariat, you will coordinate logistics, support administrative and financial tasks, and assist IAC members and Reference Groups to participate in a culturally safe and accessible way.

This role suits someone who is organised, collaborative and comfortable working in a busy, changing environment while communicating clearly in plain English.

Key Duties

• Provide secretariat and project support to the Independent Advisory Council (IAC), ensuring effective governance, coordination and delivery of meetings and advice.
• Coordinate meeting logistics, including calendars, agendas, attendance tracking, travel, accommodation and venue arrangements, with a strong focus on accessibility and cultural safety.
• Support financial and administrative processes, including sitting fees, invoices, purchase orders, expenditure tracking and reporting.
• Maintain accurate records, spreadsheets and tracking tools to support meetings, actions, advice and project deliverables.
• Assist with procurement, contract administration and monitoring of expenditure in line with NDIA requirements.
• Provide practical support to IAC members and Reference Group members, including troubleshooting technical issues and supporting participation in meetings.
• Draft clear, plain-English documentation, reports and correspondence to support the work of the IAC and secretariat.
• Build and maintain respectful working relationships with IAC members, Independent Advisors, NDIA staff and external stakeholders.
• Operate effectively in a busy, changing environment, managing competing priorities and contributing to team outcomes.

Essential Criteria

• Identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person (special measures role).
• Demonstrated experience providing administrative and/or project support in a government, advisory, community or similar environment.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, maintain accurate records and meet deadlines.
• Experience supporting meetings, committees or advisory groups, including logistics, coordination and follow-up actions.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare clear, accurate documentation and correspondence written in plain English.
• Sound judgement and problem-solving skills, with the ability to resolve moderately complex issues within established procedures.
• Well-developed communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work respectfully with diverse stakeholders, including First Nations people and people with disability.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Basic experience or familiarity with financial, procurement or record-keeping processes (or the ability to quickly develop these skills).

Special Measures Positions - First Nations
APS5 hourly rate contract, 6-months + possible extension
Located in Geelong or Richmond, VIC

Other locations may be considered for the right candidate

How to Apply

Click APPLY or contact Marisa Conlon, Senior Consultant, Talent Acquisition at [email protected] for further information on the role.

Please submit applications in Word format only by 10am, 27th January 2026.

FIRST PEOPLE Recruitment Solutions is a majority Aboriginal owned agency providing contingent contracts, fixed term contracts and permanent recruitment solutions to Government and Corporate Australia.

Our Head Office is based in Canberra with a national reach to all the states and territories, regional and remote areas of Australia.

FIRST PEOPLE Recruitment Solutions acknowledges the traditional owners of country throughout Australia and recognises their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respect to them and their cultures; and to elders past, present and emerging.

Consultant

[email protected]

Reference number: 200004208
Profession:GovernmentGovernment Federal

Company: First People Recruitment Solutions
Date posted: 13th Jan, 2026