Job Description

HOBAN Recruitment is seeking experienced Allied Health and Health Professionals for APS6 Support Needs Assessor opportunities in DEAKIN ACT.

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This is an exciting opportunity to apply your clinical expertise in a meaningful role that supports people with disability through evidence-based, person-centred assessments. Working within a collaborative environment, you will engage with participants and their support networks, gather and analyse information, and prepare high-quality assessment reports that contribute to positive outcomes.
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- Conduct support needs assessments with participants and their representatives.
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- Gather, analyse and synthesise information to support evidence-based assessment outcomes.
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- Interpret clinical and external evidence to assess participant support needs.
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- Prepare clear, accurate and high-quality assessment reports.
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- Communicate assessment processes and outcomes with participants, families and support networks.
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- Apply legislation, policies and procedures while maintaining a participant-centred approach.
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- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure quality and consistency of outcomes.
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- Use digital systems to accurately record assessment information and outcomes.
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- Deliver assessments through both face-to-face and virtual engagement channels.
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- Support a culture of continuous improvement, learning and professional development.
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- Competitive pay rate of $61.86 per hour, including casual loading, providing you with financial stability and recognition for your expertise.
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- 12% superannuation to secure your future and support your retirement planning.
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- ASAP start date, allowing you to embark on this exciting opportunity without delay.
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- Full-time position, offering 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, enabling a healthy work-life balance and time.
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- Meaningful work that positively impacts people with disability and their families.
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- Opportunity to utilise and expand your clinical assessment skills.
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- Collaborative and supportive team environment.
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- Hybrid work arrangements with office and remote work options.
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- Ongoing professional development and exposure to complex assessment frameworks.
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- Varied and rewarding role combining assessment, stakeholder engagement and report writing.
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Perks

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- Competitive pay rate of $61.86 per hour, including casual loading, providing you with financial stability and recognition for your expertise.
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- 12% superannuation to secure your future and support your retirement planning.
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- ASAP start date, allowing you to embark on this exciting opportunity without delay.
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- Full-time position, offering 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, enabling a healthy work-life balance and time.
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- Meaningful work that positively impacts people with disability and their families.
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- Multiple NSW locations available.
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- Opportunity to utilise and expand your clinical assessment skills.
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- Collaborative and supportive team environment.
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- Hybrid work arrangements with office and remote work options.
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- Ongoing professional development and exposure to complex assessment frameworks.
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- Varied and rewarding role combining assessment, stakeholder engagement and report writing.
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About You

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To be successful, you will have:

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Mandatory Qualifications

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You must hold a recognised tertiary qualification in one of the following:

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Allied Health Disciplines

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- Occupational Therapy
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- Physiotherapy
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- Speech Pathology
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- Social Work
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- Dietetics
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- Exercise Physiology
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- Rehabilitation Counselling
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- Counselling
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- Psychotherapy
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OR

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Relevant Health Disciplines

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- Registered Nurse (RN)
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- Enrolled Nurse (EN)
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- Clinician with an Education degree
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- NDIS Behaviour Support Practitioner
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Important: Evidence of your qualification must be included within your CV submission.

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Desired Experience & Skills

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- Experience conducting support needs assessments or other person-centred assessment frameworks.
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- Strong commitment to person-centred and strengths-based practice.
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- Excellent interviewing, assessment and stakeholder engagement skills.
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- Experience analysing complex information and making evidence-based decisions.
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- Strong written communication and report writing capability.
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- Understanding of disability, accessibility and inclusive practice.
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- Ability to work within legislative, policy and quality assurance frameworks.
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- Experience using digital case management or assessment systems.
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- Accreditation or experience using the I-CAN Support Needs Assessment Tool will be highly regarded.
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Please note you do need to be an AUSTRALIAN CITIZEN for this Federal Government role.

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Positions close for submissions FRIDAY 31st JULY 2026.

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At HOBAN we encourage applications from people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people of all genders, LGBTI people, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

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We provide reasonable adjustments; including alternate formats to the recruitment process for individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please email our Adjustments Coordinator at***********@hoban.com.auor visit www.hoban.com.au/adjustmentsfor additional contact details.

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📌 APS 6 Support Needs Assessor (Canberra)
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