Location: Multiple locations across Australia (please read specific locations below)
Rate:$61.86 per hour + super
Engagement Type: Casual on-hire
Please note: Applicants will not be considered if they have previously applied to this role. About the Opportunity
Our client, a prominent Australian Government agency dedicated to supporting people with disability, is seeking experiencedAPS6 Support Need Assessorsto 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 inAllied Health or related disciplines, such as:
- Occupational Therapy
- Physiotherapy
- Social Work
- Nursing
- Counselling (or similar)
- Demonstrated experience in conductingsupport needs assessments
- Strong commitment toperson-centered, strengths-based practice
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Well-developed analytical and decision-making capabilities
- Sound knowledge ofdisability legislation, policy, and operational frameworks
- Proven ability to work sensitively with diverse communities usinginclusive and trauma-informed practice
What's on Offer
- Competitive hourly rate:$61.86 + superannuation
- Flexible working arrangements with a mix ofonsite 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
Specific Locations
ACT
- Deakin
NSW
- Charlestown
NSW
- Lismore
NSW
- Newcastle
NSW
- Parramatta
NSW
- Penrith
NSW
- Surry Hills
NSW
- Wollongong
VIC
- Bendigo
VIC
- Berwick
VIC
- Broadmeadows
VIC
- Dandenong
VIC
- Geelong
VIC
- Mill Park
VIC
- Preston
VIC
- Richmond
VIC
- Wendouree
TAS
- Hobart
TAS
- Launceston
QLD
- Brisbane
QLD
- Chermside
QLD
- Ipswich
QLD
- Maroochydore
QLD
- Mount Gravatt
QLD
- Robina
QLD
- Townsville
NT
- Darwin
SA
- Adelaide
SA
- Elizabeth
SA
- Modbury
SA
- St Marys
WA
- Bunbury
WA
- Joondalup
WA
- Karratha
WA
- Midland
WA
- Perth
Eligibility Requirements
- Australian Citizenship is mandatory
- Must be available to start on short notice
- Must be able to commit to full-time hours (37.5 hours per week)
- Ability to obtain and maintain required checks, including National Police Check
APS6 Support Need Assessor in Sydney employer: face2face Recruitment
Join a leading Australian Government agency that prioritises meaningful work and employee well-being. As an APS6 Support Need Assessor, you'll enjoy a competitive hourly rate of $61.86 plus superannuation, flexible working arrangements, and the chance to make a significant impact in the lives of people with disabilities. The collaborative team environment fosters continuous improvement and professional growth, making it an excellent place for those committed to person-centred practices.
