APS6 Support Needs Assessor

- Location: Footscray VIC (Highly favoured location) OR Werribee VIC OR Geelong VIC
- Pay Rate: $61.86/hr + superannuation
- Employment Type: Full-Time hours
- Work Model: Hybrid (Minimum 2 days in office per week)

About the Role
Make a meaningful impact in the disability sector as an APS6 Support Needs Assessor. In this role, you will lead high-quality, accessible, and respectful assessment processes. Using trauma-informed and culturally aware approaches, you will help participants feel heard while converting complex evidence into clear, consistent support assessments.

Key Responsibilities

- Conduct support needs assessments through guided conversations with participants, families, and support networks.
- Analyse and synthesise participant information and external evidence to make clear, evidence-based recommendations.
- Prepare accurate, high-quality assessment reports that align with NDIS operational guidelines and legislation.
- Apply sound judgment, risk management, and ethical standards while delivering person-centred, strengths-based outcomes.
- Collaborate across teams and mentor colleagues to foster a learning culture and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Experience

Required Experience & Qualifications:

- Experience administering support needs assessments or relevant person-centred assessment frameworks.




- Demonstrated commitment to person-centred, strengths-based, and trauma-informed practices.
- Recognized tertiary qualification in an Allied Health discipline (e.g., Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Social Work, Physiotherapy, Counselling, Exercise Physiology) OR a relevant Health/Education qualification (RN, EN, Education degree, or NDIS Behaviour Support Practitioner).

Highly Regarded:

- Accreditation or practical experience using the I-CAN Support Needs Assessment Tool (desirable, not essential).

Working Environment

This position operates on a hybrid model, combining work from home with a collaborative, hot-desking office environment (minimum 2 days per week in office). You will engage in both regular in-person interactions and virtual assessments using digital tools and case management systems.

Apply Today: If you are a compassionate professional dedicated to improving outcomes for people with disability, submit your application detailing your location preference and relevant qualifications.

Role closing date - 16th September 2026.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

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