Analysis of Applicant Success Rates under the Recruitability Scheme within the National Disability Insurance Agency
Dear NDIA
I am writing to request information regarding the number of people with disabilities who have applied for APS positions through the Recruitability Scheme, as well as their success rates in securing employment within NDIA.
The information requested would greatly assist in understanding the effectiveness of current diversity initiatives taken by the Federal Government. Kindly refer to the legislative framework governing the Recruitability Scheme, specifically under section 28 of the Australian Public Service Commissioner's Directions 2016, which has been amended and in force since 25 July 2019.
Please include details such as the total number of applicants with disabilities, the number of successful applicants offered positions, and any relevant demographic breakdowns or trends observed within the Agency. Additionally, if there are any existing reports or publications on this topic, I would be grateful to receive them alongside the requested data.
I understand that compiling this information may require time and resources, but I believe it would greatly contribute to our collective efforts in promoting inclusivity and equal opportunities within the Agency. Any assistance you can provide in fulfilling this request would be sincerely appreciated.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to your prompt response.
Warm regards,
Yours faithfully,
Ghyas Alam
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Dear Ghyas Alam
Thank you for your email below which we take to be intended as a request
under the FOI Act.
In its current form, you request is not sufficiently clear for us to
proceed under the FOI Act. This is because you have not provided
sufficient information, reasonably necessary to identify documents
pursuant to section 15(2)(b) of the FOI Act.
Your email requests data associated with listed actions and possible
responses. While some parts of this might be retrievable or searchable,
aspects of the requested items would need to be clarified to ensure that
we understand the intention.
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research program which provides data upon request. However, please note
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Triage Officer/Senior FOI Officer
Governance, Risk & Legal – Complaints Management & FOI
Government Division
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Hi Cooper,
Thank you for your response.
I have requested the number of candidates who applied through the RecruitAbility Scheme for positions in NDIA since its inception, and how many of those were successful in gaining employment. The data should cover up until 31st May 2024.
If this data is readily available, I would appreciate it if you could provide relevant links to the information.
I hope this clarifies my request and I look forward to your response.
Yours sincerely,
Ghyas Alam
Dear Ghyas,
Thank you for your request for information.
We’re sorry it is taking us longer than expected to process your request.
We are therefore writing to seek your agreement to a 30-day extension of
time under section 15AA of the FOI Act. If you agree to this extension,
the new due date for us to make a decision on your request will be 05
August 2024.
Please let us know whether you agree by COB 05 July 2024.
If you don’t agree, we may need to seek an extension of time from the
Office of the Australian Information Commissioner.
We sincerely apologise that it is taking us longer than we expected to
process your request and we appreciate your patience.
Please contact us at [1][NDIA request email] if you have any questions or
require help.
Kind regards
Jessie
Freedom of Information Officer
Complaints Management and FOI Branch
General Counsel Division
National Disability Insurance Agency
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The NDIA acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout
Australia and their continuing connection to land, sea and community. We
pay our respects to them and their cultures and to Elders past, present
and emerging.
[5]Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags graphic
Dear Jesse,
I understand that processing my request is taking longer than expected. I agree to the 30-day extension of time under section 15AA of the FOI Act. The new due date of 05 August 2024 is acceptable to me.
Thank you for keeping me informed, and I appreciate your efforts in handling my request.
Please feel free to contact me if there are any further updates or if you need any additional information.
Yours sincerely,
Ghyas Alam