APS6 Technical Advisory

Talent International is currently recruiting for an APS6 Technical Advisory to work for one of our Federal Government clients at Parramatta. The position is a 12 months contract with the possibility of extension. The role pays $60.26 per hour + Super.

7.6 hours per day and 38 hours per week

About the role

You will provide specialist clinical and technical advice to support informed decision-making and positive outcomes for participants of the client.

Applying your health or allied health expertise, you will advise on appropriate participant supports, interpret legislation and policy, and provide guidance on complex matters. The role may also involve team leadership, workflow coordination and contributions to strategic planning, projects and policy development.

Key responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise through coaching and mentoring, advising on appropriate supports to achieve participant outcomes.
• Manage sensitive conversations and situations relating to funding approvals.
• Work with stakeholders, delegates, partners and providers to support consistent decision-making and outcomes.
• Provide high-quality written and telephone advice, maintaining accurate records.
• Apply professional judgement to interpret legislation, policy and procedures when addressing complex matters.
• Support team priorities and workflows, providing guidance to colleagues as required.

Specific responsibilities may change in line with business priorities.

Required qualifications

You must hold a relevant degree, advanced diploma or other diploma qualification in one of the following disciplines:

• Occupational Therapy
• Prosthetics and Orthotics
• Speech Pathology
• Physiotherapy
• Psychology
• Registered Nursing – must be eligible for AHPRA registration
• Social Work
• Mental Health Practice
• Specialist Behaviour Support Practice
• Medico-Legal Allied Health
• Audiology

About you

To be successful, you will demonstrate:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Sound critical thinking, professional judgement and decision-making abilities.
• A collaborative approach, including the ability to guide junior staff and build positive stakeholder relationships.
• Flexibility to respond to changing priorities and support different functions as required.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing tasks under pressure.
• A high level of accuracy, attention to detail and discretion when handling sensitive information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant systems for document preparation, scheduling and communication.

Desirable experience

• Experience in disability, hospital or aged care settings.
• Demonstrated clinical experience.
• Experience providing high-quality health or allied health clinical and technical expertise at both individual and systemic levels.
• Experience providing professional leadership, mentoring and guidance to support consistent, high-quality advisory practices.

If you are interested in this role, please APPLY NOW by submitting your resume in MS Word Format. For further information, you may contact Uvez Ahmed on 0480 806 154 / uvez.ahmed@talentinternational.com for a confidential discussion.