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Stepping Into Internship Program - Position DescriptionThe Australian Network on Disability’s Stepping Into program is a paid internship scheme that matches talented university students with disability with roles in leading Australian businesses.
Position Title
Department of Social Services, Federal - NDIS Program Transition Branch Project Officer Intern
Location
Canberra
Position Duration
Commencement Date: June 2019 – specific date negotiable
Placements are for a minimum of 152 hours. These hours can be worked consecutively over four weeks or can be worked flexibly across a semester concurrent with studies, as negotiated with your supervisor.
Position Overview
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Program Transition Branch in the Department of Socual Services is responsible for helping to ensure the Australian Government delivers a robust NDIS that adequately supports key target groups, including people transitioning from Commonwealth programs; and to ensure services and supports outside the NDIS appropriately support target groups.
The Branch works closely with the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA), as well as peak bodies and service providers to improve the pathway to the NDIS for people with disability, and also contributes to supporting those clients not eligible for the NDIS.
The Branch develops and provides expertise in mental health and early childhood early intervention areas and considers policy intersections between the NDIS and these broader mainstream systems.
The position will entail developing data resources to support the policy work of the branch, and contributing to policy advice.
Communication and analytical skils are desirable.
Ideal Degree/Discipline
Arts, Social Sciences or equivalent (Psychology, Sociology, Philosophy, Politics, History, Communications, Business Administration, Human Rights)
Eligibility Requirements
Second last or final year of a relevant undergraduate or postgraduate degree
Level 3, 80 Clarence Street, Sydney NSW 2000 (02) 8270 9200 www.and.org.au
Australian citizens only
Identify as having disability
Candidates may be required to undergo a background check security clearance
Apply Here
www.tfaforms.com/420924
Contact the AND Programs Team at [email protected] or 03 9621 1562 for further information.
Please be aware that all Stepping Into internships are paid placements. The employing organisation will pay the intern’s pro rata salary for the internship period (including superannuation) at a rate commensurate with the duties performed and abiding by Fair Work standards.
