Allied Health Support Needs Assessors

Talent

Our client is a large values-focused Federal Government Agency delivering person-centred assessment services to support participant outcomes.

They are seeking multiple Allied Health Support Needs Assessors (APS6) to conduct support needs assessments, interpret evidence, and produce clear assessment reports that inform planning and service delivery decisions.

ROLE DETAILS

Eligibility: Australian citizenship required (Federal Government)

Location: Victoria (metro/regional) and Australia wide

Start date: Monday 13 July 2026 (mandatory start date)

Contract: Initial term until 31 December 2026 - high likelihood for extensions

Hours: Full-time, Mon-Fri, 7.5hr days

Rate: $61.86 per hour + Super

Checks: Police Check required

Close: Thursday 11 June, 2026

ABOUT THE ROLE

You'll conduct support needs assessments by gathering information from participants and their representatives, analysing and synthesising evidence, and preparing clear written assessment reports. You'll communicate respectfully (including trauma-informed and culturally aware approaches), escalate issues where required, and contribute to service improvements across the team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Conduct support needs assessments and gather information from Participants/representatives
  • Analyse and interpret evidence to inform defensible, evidence-based assessment decisions
  • Prepare clear, accurate written assessment reports
  • Communicate clearly with participants and support networks (virtual and face-to-face), explaining process and outcomes
  • Identify and escalate issues based on complexity, risk or policy limitations
  • Use digital tools/CRM systems to capture outcomes and manage information securely
  • Contribute to learning and team capability (mentoring/support as required)

MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS

Recognised tertiary qualification in allied health: (evidence required with application)

OT, Physio, Speech Path, Social Work, Dietetics, Exercise Physiology, Rehab Counselling, Counselling/Psychotherapy) or relevant health discipline (RN/EN, Education degree clinician, NDIS Behaviour Support Practitioner)

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

  • Experience in the administration of assessments of support need, or other relevant person-centred assessment frameworks (highly regarded)
  • Accreditation or experience using the I-CAN Support Needs Assessment Tool is (highly regarded)
  • Strong assessment/interviewing skills and ability to gather, analyse and synthesise information into clear recommendations
  • Confident evidence interpretation and ability to write clear, objective, defensible assessment findings
  • Trauma-informed, inclusive and culturally safe practice; strong communication skills for complex/sensitive conversations
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and meet operational requirements
  • Experience with CRM/case management systems and strong privacy/confidentiality practice

Submit your resume (including evidence of qualification), or for further information please contact

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Desired Skills and Experience

Experience in the administration of assessments of support need, or other relevant person-centred assessment frameworks (highly regarded)

Accreditation or experience using the I-CAN Support Needs Assessment Tool is (highly regarded)

Strong assessment/interviewing skills and ability to gather, analyse and synthesise information into clear recommendations

Confident evidence interpretation and ability to write clear, objective, defensible assessment findings

Trauma-informed, inclusive and culturally safe practice; strong communication skills for complex/sensitive conversations

Ability to manage competing priorities and meet operational requirements

Experience with CRM/case management systems and strong privacy/confidentiality practice