Location: Multiple locations across Australia

Rate: $61.86 per hour + super

Engagement Type: Casual on-hire

About the Prospect

Our client, a prominent Australian Government agency dedicated to supporting people with disability, is seeking experienced APS6 Support Need Assessors to 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.

Key Responsibilities

As an APS6 Support Need Assessor, you will:

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

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

What’s on Offer

- Competitive hourly rate: $61.86 + superannuation
- 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 strong focus on quality and continuous improvement

Eligibility Requirements

- Australian Citizenship is mandatory
- Ability to obtain and maintain required checks, including:
- National Police Check

Apply Now

If you are passionate about delivering high-quality, participant-centred assessments and want to contribute to improving outcomes for people with disability, we encourage you to apply.

📌 Support Need Assessors (Melbourne)
🏢 face2face Recruitment
📍 Melbourne