APS6 Support Need Assessors

Location: Multiple locations across Australia
Rate: $61.86 per hour + super
Engagement Type: Casual on-hire

About the Opportunity

Our client, a prominent Australian Government agency dedicated to supporting people with disability, is seeking experienced APS6 Support Need Assessors to join their team. This is a meaningful and impactful role where you will contribute to ensuring participants receive fair, high-quality, and person-centered assessments that inform critical support decisions.

Key Responsibilities

As an APS6 Support Need Assessor, you will:

• Conduct detailed assessments by engaging with participants, their families, and representatives
• Gather, analyse, and interpret complex information to produce accurate, evidence-based reports
• Deliver clear, transparent communication across virtual and face-to-face interactions
• Apply relevant policies, legislation, and ethical frameworks in all assessment activities
• Adopt trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, and participant-centered approaches
• Collaborate with internal teams to drive consistency, quality outcomes, and service improvements
• Maintain accurate records and utilise digital systems effectively and securely
• Adapt assessment approaches to meet diverse participant needs
• Contribute to a positive team environment, including mentoring and knowledge sharing

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A recognised tertiary qualification in Allied Health or related disciplines, such as:
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Physiotherapy
  • Social Work
  • Nursing
  • Counselling (or similar)
• Demonstrated experience in conducting support needs assessments
• Strong commitment to person-centered, strengths-based practice
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Well-developed analytical and decision-making capabilities
• Sound knowledge of disability legislation, policy, and operational frameworks
• Proven ability to work sensitively with diverse communities using inclusive and trauma-informed practice

What’s on Offer

• Competitive hourly rate: $61.86 + superannuation
• Flexible working arrangements with a mix of onsite and remote work
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people with disability
• Collaborative team environment with a strong focus on quality and continuous improvement

Eligibility Requirements

• Australian Citizenship is mandatory
• Ability to obtain and maintain required checks, including:
• National Police Check

Apply Now

If you are passionate about delivering high-quality, participant-centred assessments and want to contribute to improving outcomes for people with disability, we encourage you to apply.