Job Description
Location: Multiple locations across Australia (please read specific locations below)
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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
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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:$***** + superannuation
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Flexible working arrangements with a mix ofonsite and remote work
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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 strong 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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📌 Aps6 Support Need Assessor (Victoria)
🏢 face2face Recruitment
📍 Victoria