Description :

Closing Date: 16 Sept 2026
face2face reference: 678476
Locations: Anywhere in Australia

What's on Offer

- Flexible working arrangements with a mix of onsite and remote work
- Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people with disability
- Collaborative team environment with a robust focus on quality and continuous improvement

About the Role

As an APS6 Support Needs Assessor, you will conduct high-quality, evidence-based assessments to understand participants' individual support needs and circumstances. Drawing on your clinical expertise, you will gather and interpret information, engage with participants and their support networks, and prepare clear, consistent and defensible assessments.

You will take a person-centred, strengths-based and trauma-informed approach, ensuring participants feel respected, heard and supported throughout the assessment process. Assessments may be delivered virtually or face-to-face across a range of settings.

Key Responsibilities

- Conduct support needs assessments with participants and representatives
- Analyse participant information and external evidence to inform assessments
- Prepare clear, accurate and evidence-based written assessment reports




- Apply relevant policies and procedures using sound professional judgement
- Communicate complex or sensitive information respectfully and clearly
- Collaborate across teams, escalate risks and contribute to service improvements

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

- A recognised tertiary qualification in Allied Health or related disciplines, such as:

- Occupational Therapy
- Physiotherapy
- Social Work
- Nursing
- Counselling (or similar)
- Demonstrated experience in conducting support needs assessments
- Strong commitment to person-centered, strengths-based practice
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Well-developed analytical and decision-making capabilities
- Sound knowledge of disability legislation, policy, and operational frameworks
- Proven ability to work sensitively with diverse communities using inclusive and trauma-informed practice

Australian Citizenship is a mandatory requirement for this position.

If you have any questions or would like more details, don't hesitate to reach out to the team at [email protected]

📌 APS 6 Support Needs Assessors (Sydney)
🏢 face2face Recruitment
📍 Sydney