Support Needs Assessors | South Australia / Northern Territory (Regional and Metro) | Initial contract till Dec 2026 + Possibility of Extension

$61.86 per hour + Super

We're recruiting experienced Allied Health professionals (OT, Physiotherapy, Social Work, Psychology, Nursing and related disciplines) for APS6 Support Needs Assessor roles with a leading Federal Government agency.

What's on Offer?
Competitive hourly rate of $61.86 + Super
Hybrid working arrangements
Multiple locations across Australia - South Australia / Northern Territory (Regional and Metro)
Initial contract till Dec 2026 with potential extension opportunities
Supportive team workplace focused on quality outcomes and continuous improvement
Prospect to make a genuine difference in the lives of people with disability

Key Responsibilities
Conduct participant-centred support needs assessments
Gather, analyse and interpret complex information from a range of sources
Prepare high-quality, evidence-based assessment reports
Apply relevant legislation, policy and assessment frameworks
Communicate effectively with participants, families and stakeholders
Utilise trauma-informed, strengths-based and culturally sensitive approaches




Collaborate with internal teams to ensure consistent and high-quality outcomes

About You

To be successful, you will possess:
A recognised tertiary qualification in an Allied Health or relevant clinical discipline, including:
Occupational Therapy
Physiotherapy
Social Work
Psychology
Nursing
Counselling or similar
Experience conducting assessments and preparing qualified reports
Strong analytical and decision-making skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities
A commitment to person-centred and strengths-based practice
The ability to work effectively within legislative and policy frameworks

If you have experience conducting assessments, strong analytical skills, and a passion for improving outcomes for people with disability, we'd love to hear from you.

Australian Citizenship and a relevant tertiary qualification (proof required) are essential.

If you're passionate about delivering high-quality assessments and helping improve outcomes for people with disability, we'd love to hear from you.
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