At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct assessments and write reports for NDIS participants in a supportive environment.
- Company: Join a federal government team focused on making a difference in people's lives.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible working arrangements, and comprehensive training provided.
- Other info: Join a high-performing culture that prioritises staff well-being and growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while developing your skills in a collaborative team.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualification in health or education; students with experience may apply.
The predicted salary is between 61.85 - 61.85 $ per hour.
Location: Multiple Queensland Sites, Preferred locations (Cairns, Bundaberg, Harvey Bay, Mackay, Woodridge)
Work Type: Full-time hours per week (36 hours 15 minutes)
Contract Date: ASAP to 12th of December 2026 + potential for extension
Applications Close: Tuesday 15th of September
Pay rate: $61.85 ph + super
Note on Registration: Active professional registration (e.g., AHPRA) is not required, but you must hold a verified, Australian-accepted qualification.
About the Role
Are you an empathetic clinical, allied health, or education professional with a knack for deep listening and clinical reasoning? Our Federal Government client is launching a national testing program and is seeking agile, high-performing professionals to join them as Support Needs Assessors. In this role, you will conduct comprehensive support needs assessments via semi-structured, conversational interviews with NDIS participants.
You will be responsible for reviewing files, conducting virtual or face-to-face assessments, and writing high-quality, strengths-based reports that clearly capture a participant's life situation and needs. Please note: This role focuses strictly on assessment and reporting; you will not make funding, budget, or support hour determinations.
What We Are Looking For (Key Requirements)
- Qualifications: A tertiary qualification in Allied Health (Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech Pathology, Social Work, Dietetics, Exercise Physiology, Counselling, etc.), Nursing (RN/EN), Education, or be an NDIS Behaviour Support Practitioner. Note: Students part-way through their qualifications who possess significant, recent assessment experience may also be considered.
- Experience: Proven experience administering support needs assessments or utilising person-centred/strengths-based assessment frameworks. Experience with semi-structured interviews is highly regarded.
- Core Skills: Exceptional communication skills with the ability to navigate complex or sensitive conversations. Strong critical thinking and analytical writing skills to produce defensible, clear reports. Commitment to trauma-informed, culturally safe, and person-centred practices. Digital literacy to navigate CRM case management systems and conduct video meetings (e.g., Microsoft Teams).
What We Offer & Team Culture
- Comprehensive Training: A 3-week initial structured training and accreditation program (facilitated and self-paced), followed by immersive coaching to get you up to speed quickly.
- A Supportive Environment: You will join a collaborative, geographically structured team of about 15 people. We champion a "courageous" and high-performing culture that heavily prioritises staff well being through team meetings, dedicated "green rooms" for Q&A, and 1:1 coaching.
- Flexible Arrangements: Enjoy hybrid working flexibility.
Mandatory Pre-Employment Checks
- Australian Citizenship is a Mandatory requirement
- Proof of above mentioned qualification is a requirement.
We actively encourage applications from any background.
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