We are currently recruiting experienced allied health and clinical professionals for APS6-equivalent Technical Advisory opportunities within a large Federal Government agency.
These roles will suit experienced practitioners looking to utilise their clinical expertise in a different capacity, providing specialist technical and professional advice on complex matters while supporting consistent, evidence-informed decision making.
About the Role
Working within a specialist advisory function, you will provide technical, professional and operational advice relating to complex and sensitive matters.
You will work with a range of internal and external stakeholders, applying your professional expertise and judgement to support high-quality outcomes.
Key responsibilities
Providing specialist clinical and technical advice on complex matters
Applying professional expertise, policy and relevant frameworks to support sound decision making
Providing subject matter expertise through a coaching and mentoring approach
Managing sensitive conversations and situations professionally
Working closely with stakeholders, delegates, partners and service providers
Providing high-quality written and telephone advice
Supporting consistency and quality across qualified advisory practices
Maintaining accurate records and managing sensitive information appropriately
About You
Occupational Therapy
Physiotherapy
Psychology
Speech Pathology
Social Work
Registered Nursing, with eligibility for AHPRA registration
Prosthetics and Orthotics
Audiology
Mental Health
Specialist Behaviour Support
Medico-Legal Allied Health




You will also bring strong critical thinking and decision‐making skills, excellent written and verbal communication, and the ability to confidently manage complex or sensitive matters.
Experience within disability, hospital or aged care settings will be highly regarded, as will previous experience providing clinical or technical advice, mentoring or professional guidance.
The Details
Pay rate: $***** per hour + super
Contract: ASAP start through to 31 December ****
Hours: Full-time, approximately 8:30am to 4:30pm
Pre-employment: Relevant screening and pre-employment checks will apply
As this role sits within the Federal Government, applicants must be Australian Citizens to be considered.
Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.
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.
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📌 Aps6 Technical Advisory (Adelaide)
🏢 Dfp Recruitment
📍 Adelaide