Job Description

Location: Multiple locations across Australia (please read specific locations below)
n Rate:$61.86 per hour + super
n Engagement Type:Casual on-hire

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Please note: Applicants will not be considered if they have previously applied to this role.

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About the Opportunity

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Our client, a prominent Australian Government agency dedicated to supporting people with disability, is seeking experiencedAPS6 Support Need Assessorsto join their team. This is a meaningful and impactful role where you will contribute to ensuring participants receive fair, high-quality, and person-centered assessments that inform critical support decisions.

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Key Responsibilities

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As an APS6 Support Need Assessor, you will:

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- Conduct detailed assessments by engaging with participants, their families, and representatives
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- Gather, analyse, and interpret complex information to produce accurate, evidence-based reports
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- Deliver clear, transparent communication across virtual and face-to-face interactions
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- Apply relevant policies, legislation, and ethical frameworks in all assessment activities
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- Adopt trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, and participant-centered approaches
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- Collaborate with internal teams to drive consistency, quality outcomes, and service improvements
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- Maintain accurate records and utilise digital systems effectively and securely
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- Adapt assessment approaches to meet diverse participant needs
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- Contribute to a positive team environment, including mentoring and knowledge sharing
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About You

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To be successful in this role, you will have:

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- A recognised tertiary qualification inAllied Health or related disciplines, such as:n n
- Occupational Therapy
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- Physiotherapy
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- Social Work
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- Nursing
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- Counselling (or similar)
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- Demonstrated experience in conductingsupport needs assessments
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- Strong commitment toperson-centered, strengths-based practice
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- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
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- Well-developed analytical and decision-making capabilities
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- Sound knowledge ofdisability legislation, policy, and operational frameworks
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- Proven ability to work sensitively with diverse communities usinginclusive and trauma-informed practice
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What's on Offer

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- Competitive hourly rate:$61.86 + superannuation
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- Flexible working arrangements with a mix ofonsite and work from home
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- Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people with disability
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- Collaborative team environment with a solid focus on quality and continuous improvement
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Specific Locations

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ACT

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- Deakin
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NSW

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- Charlestown
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NSW

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- Lismore
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NSW

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- Newcastle
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NSW

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- Parramatta
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NSW

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- Penrith
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NSW

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- Surry Hills
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NSW

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- Wollongong
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VIC

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- Bendigo
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VIC

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- Berwick
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VIC

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- Broadmeadows
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VIC

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- Dandenong
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VIC

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- Geelong
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VIC

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- Mill Park
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VIC

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- Preston
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VIC

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- Richmond
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VIC

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- Wendouree
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TAS

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- Hobart
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TAS

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- Launceston
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QLD

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- Brisbane
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QLD

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- Chermside
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QLD

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- Ipswich
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QLD

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- Maroochydore
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QLD

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- Mount Gravatt
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QLD

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- Robina
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QLD

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- Townsville
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NT

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- Darwin
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SA

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- Adelaide
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SA

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- Elizabeth
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SA

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- Modbury
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SA

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- St Marys
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WA

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- Bunbury
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WA

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- Joondalup
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WA

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- Karratha
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WA

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- Midland
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WA

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- Perth
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Eligibility Requirements

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- Australian Citizenship is mandatory
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- Must be available to start on short notice
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- Must be able to commit to full time hours (37.5 hours per week)
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- Ability to obtain and maintain required checks, including National Police Check
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📌 Support Need Assessor (Victoria)
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📍 Victoria