Support Needs Assessor - NT / SA - Regional

Support Needs Assessors | Darwin, NT / SA - Regional | Initial contract till Dec 2026

$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
• Initial contract till Dec 2026 with potential extension opportunities
• Supportive team environment focused on quality outcomes and continuous improvement
• Opportunity 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 professional 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.

For more details, you can reach Shilpa Sharma at [08 8228 1501](tel:08 8228 1501)