Allied Health Technical Advisor (Multiple Positions)

Our client is a large values-focused Federal Government Agency. They have an exciting opportunity multiple Allied Health Technical Advisors to join the Participant Experience Group in ensuring the effectiveness of specialist technical, clinical and operational advice in relation to complex cases and support requests.

• Australian Citizenship required (MANDATORY – Federal Government).
• Initial contract until 31 December 2026 with extension potential.
• APS6 hourly rate: $60.26 + Super.
• Hybrid work arrangement: 2/3 WFH split
• Hours: Full time – 37.5hrs per week.
• Locations: Richmond OR Geelong, VIC
• Applications close: 10pm AEST, Tuesday 31 March 2026.

We are looking for Allied Health professionals from the following backgrounds:

• Occupational Therapy
• Prosthetics and Orthotics
• Speech Pathology
• Physiotherapy
• Psychology
• Registered Nursing (must be eligible for AHPRA registration),
• Social Work
• Mental Health Practitioners
• Specialists Behavioural Support Practitioners
• Medico Legal Allied Health
• Audiologist

About the role:

The APS6 Allied Health Technical Advisor is required to provide detailed technical, professional, policy, operational support and advice in relation to complex problems. Where required, the role will coordinate and assist in the strategic planning, program and project management and policy development that support the Agency’s objectives

Responsibilities:

• Providing Health and Allied Health clinical and technical expertise using a coaching and mentoring approach, advising on the most appropriate supports to achieve participant outcomes.
• Managing complex and sensitive conversations and situations associated with approval of funding.
• Liaising and working with stakeholders, delegates, partners and providers to ensure consistent decision making and outcome achievement.
• Supporting staff conducting internal and Administrative Appeals Tribunal review of decisions.
• Contributing to provision of Health and Allied Health clinical and technical expertise to inform Agency guidance and policy.
• Providing high quality written and telephone advice and record keeping.

About you:

• Minimum 3+ years of proven clinical experience in specific allied health expertise
• Sound professional / clinical knowledge.
• Experience working with people with a disability and/or chronic health conditions.
• Familiar with NDIS legislation and funding framework.
• Registration with the relevant professional body

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Submit your resume, or for further information please contact Reece.Prideaux@TalentInternational.com

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