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 Assessments
WA locations - Bunbury, Joondalup, Karratha, Midland & Perth
ROLE DETAILS
Eligibility:Australian citizenship required (Federal Government)
Location:West Australia (metro/regional) and Australia wide
Start date:Monday 13 July **** (mandatory start date)
Contract:Initial term until 31 December **** - high likelihood for extensions
Hours:Full-time, Mon-Fri, 7.5hr days
Rate:$***** per hour + Super
Checks:Police Check required
Close:Thursday 11 June, ****
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), elevate 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 elevate 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 explicit 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
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📌 Aps6 Support Need Assessors (Western Australia)
🏢 Talent
📍 Western Australia