Job Description

We are seeking experienced Support Needs Assessors to conduct high-quality, evidence-based assessments for people with disability. This role requires strong clinical judgement, clear communication and the ability to assess complex information while maintaining a respectful, trauma-informed and person-centred approach.

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The opportunity

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- Initial contract until 31 December 2026, with highly likely long-term extension
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- $61.86 per hour + super - Full time hours Mon-Fri (7.5hr days)
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- Hybrid working arrangement
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- Meaningful role supporting fair, consistent and accessible participant outcomes
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- Eligibility: Australian Citizenship required
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- Closes: Tuesday 15th September
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LOCATIONS

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Highly favoured VIC locations: Traralgon, Footscray and Shepparton

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All locations: Bendigo, Traralgon, Broadmeadows, Dandenong, Footscray, Geelong, Werribee, Shepparton Wendouree, Hobart and Launceston.

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Key responsibilities

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- Conduct support needs assessments with participants and their representatives
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- Gather, analyse and interpret participant information and external evidence
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- Prepare explicit, accurate and defensible written assessment reports
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- Apply relevant legislation, policies and procedures using sound professional judgement
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- Explain assessment processes and outcomes through virtual and face-to-face engagement
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- Identify and escape complex, high-risk or policy-related matters
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- Work collaboratively with internal teams to support coordinated planning outcomes
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- Maintain accurate and secure information across digital case management systems
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- Mentor colleagues and contribute to continuous service improvement
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ABOUT YOU

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You will bring experience administering support needs assessments or similar person-centred assessment frameworks. You will be confident discussing complex or sensitive matters and able to create a culturally and psychologically safe environment for participants.

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You will also demonstrate:

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- Strong assessment, interviewing and evidence interpretation skills
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- Experience working with people with disability and applying strengths-based approaches
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- Sound judgement when making evidence-based decisions and managing risk
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- Clear written communication and report-writing capability
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- Knowledge of privacy, confidentiality and ethical practice requirements
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- An understanding of the NDIS Act, Rules and operational guidelines, or the ability to quickly develop this knowledge
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- Experience using CRM, case management or similar digital systems
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- The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver work within operational timeframes
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- Flexibility to undertake scheduled in-person participant assessments
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HIGHLY DESIRABLE

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- Experience administering support needs assessments or other person-centred assessment frameworks.
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- Accreditation or experience using the I-CAN Support Needs Assessment Tool is highly regarded.
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QUALIFICATIONS

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- Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy or Speech Pathology
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- Social Work, Counselling or Psychotherapy
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- Dietetics, Exercise Physiology or Rehabilitation Counselling
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- Registered or Enrolled Nursing
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- Education
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- NDIS Behaviour Support Practice or another relevant health discipline
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