Support Needs Assessor - NT

  • Australia
  • Contract
  • Up to AU$61.86 per hour

Support Needs Assessors | Multiple Locations Across Australia | Hybrid

$61.86 per hour + Super | Start Date: 13 July 2026

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
  • Full-time and part-time opportunities available
  • Multiple locations across Australia
  • 6-month contract 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

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