APS6 Clinical / Technical Advisor

- $60.26 per hour + super
- Parramatta, NSW | Full-time
- ASAP start through to 31 December 2027, with possible extension

Are you an allied health or clinical professional looking to apply your expertise in an advisory role? Help inform decisions that support better outcomes for people with disability.

DFP Recruitment is seeking an APS6 Technical Advisor to join our Federal Government client in Parramatta. This opportunity would suit a qualified professional with strong clinical reasoning, assessment and communication skills, particularly within disability, hospital or aged care settings.

About the role

You will provide specialist clinical and technical advice on complex disability cases and support requests. Drawing on your qualified expertise, you will help staff interpret evidence, identify appropriate supports and make consistent decisions aligned with legislation and policy.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Reviewing complex clinical information and providing evidence-based advice on participant supports.
- Providing clear, high-quality written and telephone advice.
- Supporting staff capability through coaching, mentoring and professional guidance.
- Working with internal stakeholders, partners and providers to support consistent decision-making.
- Managing sensitive conversations relating to support and funding decisions.
- Maintaining accurate records and managing competing priorities.

About you

You bring sound professional judgement, strong attention to detail and the ability to explain complex information clearly and sensitively.

A relevant qualification in one of the following disciplines is essential:

- Occupational Therapy
- Prosthetics and Orthotics
- Speech Pathology
- Physiotherapy
- Psychology




- Registered Nursing — with eligibility for AHPRA registration
- Social Work
- Mental Health
- Specialist Behaviour Support
- Medico-Legal Allied Health
- Audiology

You will also demonstrate:

- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Critical thinking and the ability to assess evidence and make informed recommendations.
- Effective stakeholder engagement and collaborative working skills.
- The ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.

Clinical experience in disability, hospital or aged care settings, along with experience providing professional advice, leadership or mentoring, will be highly regarded.

Assignment details

This is a full-time contract position with standard working hours of 8:30am–4:30pm . Commencement is subject to successful completion of pre-employment checks.

Australian citizenship is manadotry. Relevant screening requirements apply, including a National Criminal History Check and Worker Screening Check.

DFP Recruitment welcomes applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people from diverse backgrounds. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise 337 000and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.

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📌 Technical Advisory (Parramatta)
🏢 Dfp Recruitment
📍 Parramatta