Position Description
General Manager, National Strategy and Transition Division
DisabilityCare Australia
Classification:
Senior Executive Service Band 2
Reports to:
Chief Executive Officer
Direct Reports:
2
Agency size:
around 500 FTE at present
Location:
Geelong
Position Overview
As the General Manager, National Strategy and Transition Division you will be responsible for leading the negotiations to ensure the
efficient and effective progressive build of DisabilityCare Australia to full Scheme. The role will have a national and sector wide impact
over the next 2-3 years. It will operate so as to achieve the required outcomes announced by relevant jurisdictions.
The role is required to strategically work with key stakeholders (DisabilityCare Australia Board, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and
Agency managers, Commonwealth agencies, and relevant Minister’s Offices, state jurisdictions and sector representatives) to facilitate
sector wide transformation to achieve the announced targets for implementation.
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) full scheme rollout requires knowledge of emerging sector trends and a whole of
government agenda. The role will be required to negotiate between jurisdictions to resolve highly complex interfaces to ensure good
outcomes for both the scheme and participants.
The role will work very closely with the Operational Management and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Divisions in the agency.
You will bring to this significant task your relevant service delivery experience, high order capacity building and superior
communication and analytical skills. You will be a strong manager and strategic thinker who engenders trust and respect and relishes
the challenge of operating in a complex environment. Your leadership and stakeholder management skills will be complemented by
your sound judgement, intellectual rigor, resilience and integrity.
DisabilityCare Australia welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse
culture and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability.
Duties
The duties for the General Manager, National Strategy and Transition Division include:
 Managing the Division to ensure Agency and sector readiness for transition to full Scheme;
 Negotiating the interfaces with mainstream and jurisdiction systems to ensure they are clear and sustainable;
 Provide strategic guidance on the overall Sector and Workforce Development Fund in accordance with Board priorities;
 Negotiating the step-up to full scheme in each jurisdiction and addressing issues that arise;
 Co-ordinating implementation with the Operational Management and CFO Divisions to ensure success;
 Represent the agency in high level discussions and negotiations with key stakeholders, including external organisations, and
work closely with the agency’s Executive;
 As part of the General’s senior leadership team, work closely with the agency’s Executive and contribute to strategic direction
setting; and
 Promote workplace practices consistent with agency policy and in accordance with Australian Public Service values and
leadership behaviours.
One big difference to lots of lives.
Personal Attributes
To be successful, the General Manager, National Strategy and Transition Division will be an outstanding leader and manager with the
following attributes:
 demonstrated capacity to lead and manage a high performing division;
 the ability to deliver within budget in challenging circumstances;
 demonstrated ability to communicate and influence to deliver significant outcomes for the Scheme including people with
disability;
 extensive experience in change management acquired through significant professional and managerial experience across
multi-disciplinary organisations;
 strong stakeholder interaction with the stakeholders on DisabilityCare Australia strategic directions;
 strong results orientation, resilience and a positive approach to risk mitigation;
 a proactive approach to professional and organisational development with the ability to engender enthusiasm and
professionalism in others;
 the ability to develop and maintain a culture that promotes innovation;
 keen intelligence, persuasiveness and influencing skills;
 astute judgement and political awareness;
 the ability to positively influence a work health and safety culture in the Agency; and
 the highest ethical standards.
Main Relationships
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DisabilityCare Australia CEO
DisabilityCare Australia Board and Advisory Council
People with disability, carers and their representative organisations
Commonwealth and State/Territory Governments and their Ministers
Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs NDIS policy area – currently represented by the Taskforce
Other Commonwealth agencies
Disability support providers
Remuneration
A total remuneration package (TRP) reflecting the importance of the position will be negotiated with the successful candidate. The TRP
comprises:
 Base salary
 Superannuation
 Motor vehicle allowance
 Official parking.
Other entitlements (in addition to TRP) include:
 Airline lounge membership
 Home office support
 Provisions for leave and relevant allowances (e.g. travel) etc.
 Relocation or accommodation assistance (if relevant).
Tenure
The successful candidate will be offered ongoing employment under the Public Service Act 1999.
Eligibility
This position requires a Negative Vetting Level 1 security clearance.
One big difference to lots of lives.
Qualifications
Relevant tertiary qualifications are desirable. In addition, membership of relevant professional associations or institutes will be well
regarded.
Selection Criteria
Achieve results
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Builds organisational capability and responsiveness
Marshals professional expertise
Steers and implements change and deals with uncertainty
Ensures closure and delivers and intended results
Cultivates productive working relationships
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Nurtures internal and external relationships
Facilitates cooperation and partnerships
Values individual differences and diversity
Guides, mentors and develops people
Exemplifies personal drive and integrity
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Demonstrates Public Service professionalism and probity
Engages with risk and shows personal courage
Commits to action
Displays resilience
Demonstrates self awareness and a commitment to personal development
Communicates with influence
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Communicates clearly
Listens, understands and adapts to audience
Negotiates persuasively
Shapes strategic thinking
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Inspires a sense of purpose and direction
Focuses strategically
Harnesses information and opportunities
Shows judgement, Intelligence and common sense
Desirable criteria
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Experience working with people with disability or lived experience of disability.
One big difference to lots of lives.