Support Needs Assessor - NT
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