Job Summary / Overview

The APS6 Support Needs Assessor is responsible for conducting support needs assessments and preparing evidence-based recommendations that support participant-centred outcomes. The role requires robust assessment capability, stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to analyse complex information while applying legislative and policy frameworks. You will work collaboratively with colleagues to support planning processes and service improvements.

Key Responsibilities

- Conduct support needs assessments through information gathering with participants and representatives
- Analyse and synthesise participant information and external evidence
- Prepare clear and accurate written assessment reports
- Apply policies and procedures using sound judgement and a participant-centred approach
- Communicate assessment processes and outcomes through virtual and face-to-face channels
- Identify and elevate issues based on complexity, risk or policy limitations
- Collaborate with colleagues to support planning activities and service improvements
- Capture assessment information and outcomes using digital systems
- Adapt assessment methods to suit participant needs and preferences
- Provide mentoring and support to team members

Required Qualifications

- Recognised tertiary qualification in an allied health discipline including Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy,



Speech Pathology, Social Work, Dietetics, Exercise Physiology, Rehabilitation Counselling, Counselling or Psychotherapy
- Alternatively, a tertiary qualification in a relevant health discipline including Registered Nursing, Enrolled Nursing, Education or Behaviour Support Practice
- Experience administering support needs assessments or similar person-centred assessment frameworks
- Strong commitment to person-centred and strengths-based approaches

Skills & Competencies

- Communication and stakeholder engagement
- Assessment and interviewing skills
- Evidence analysis and interpretation
- Decision making and strategic thinking
- Trauma-informed practice
- Inclusive, accessible and culturally safe practice
- Planning and prioritisation
- Knowledge of legislation, policy frameworks and quality assurance practices
- Professionalism and ethical conduct
- Adaptability and mentoring capability

Working Conditions (Optional)

- Shared office environment including hot-desking
- Working from home or remote locations as required
- Regular in-person participant engagement
- Extended periods of computer-based work
- Use of telephony, business systems and video conferencing tools
- Comfortable working in environments where assistance animals may be present

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📌 Support Need Assessors - Regional WA - Contract (Kimberley)
🏢 Talent
📍 Kimberley