Talent International is currently recruiting for an APS6 Support Need Assessors to work for one of our Federal Government clients.
These roles are to support people with disability and conduct comprehensive assessments that inform evidence-based decisions regarding support needs.You will need to have experience of Support Based AssessmentsWA locations - Bunbury, Joondalup, Karratha, Midland & PerthROLE DETAILSEligibility: Australian citizenship required (Federal Government)Location: West Australia (metro/regional) and Australia wideStart date: Monday 13 July **** (mandatory start date)Contract: Initial term until 31 December **** - high likelihood for extensionsHours: Full-time, Mon-Fri, 7.5hr daysRate: $***** per hour + SuperChecks: Police Check requiredClose: Thursday 11 June, ****ABOUT THE ROLEYou'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), elevate issues where required, and contribute to service improvements across the team.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESConduct support needs assessments and gather information from Participants/representativesAnalyse and interpret evidence to inform defensible, evidence-based assessment decisionsPrepare clear,



accurate written assessment reportsCommunicate clearly with participants and support networks (virtual and face-to-face), explaining process and outcomesIdentify and elevate issues based on complexity, risk or policy limitationsUse digital tools/CRM systems to capture outcomes and manage information securelyContribute to learning and team capability (mentoring/support as required)MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONSRecognised 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 FORExperience 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)Robust assessment/interviewing skills and ability to gather, analyse and synthesise information into clear recommendationsConfident evidence interpretation and ability to write clear, objective, defensible assessment findingsTrauma-informed, inclusive and culturally safe practice; strong communication skills for complex/sensitive conversationsAbility to manage competing priorities and meet operational requirementsExperience with CRM/case management systems and strong privacy/confidentiality practice
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📌 Aps6 Support Need Assessors (Western Australia)
🏢 Talent
📍 Western Australia