Communications Manager

  • Australia
  • Melbourne
  • Contract
  • AU$850 - AU$1000 per day

Our client is an iconic Australian organisation currently seeking a Communication Manager to join on a part time basis, 3 days per week.

Your new role will see you delivering the communications for a national time and attendance project. You will be responsible for delivering digital and paper based communications to inform staff about changes in their pay. Working closely with the Change Manager and the SME teams you will play a key role in providing valuable information to 9000 plus employees nation wide.

Skills and Experience:

  • Demonstrated experience delivering communications and communications strategy
  • Prior experience working on a payroll or time and attendance project
  • Excellent written communication skills and attention to detail
  • Comfortable in creating or supporting the creation of basic graphics
  • Experience delivering across both print and digital platforms

Our client is offering a 3 day a week part time role on an initial 6 month contract. Offices are based near the Melbourne CBD with a requirement to be on site 1-2 days per week.

For more information feel free to contact Ben Austin at ben.austin@talentinternational.com

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Corporate Accountant

  • Australia
  • Brisbane
  • Contract
  • + superanuation
  • 12-month fixed term contract
  • Brisbane CBD or Gold Coast Based
  • Opportunities to WFH 1-2 days per week

About the company:

Our client is a Gold Coast based property developer currently delivering a multi-story, mixed-use high-rise development. As our project progresses through construction and toward completion and purchaser settlements, we are seeking a detail-oriented and commercially minded Corporate Accountant to join our team.

Reporting to the Commercial and Finance Manager, this role will play a key part in supporting the financial management of the business and project delivery lifecycle, providing end-to-end accounting support across corporate and project functions.

About the role:

  • Your main duties and responsibilities will include but are not limited to.
  • Cash flow management, including assisting to calculate construction draw requests.
  • Track project costs against budgets and assist project managers with financial forecasting.
  • Full Accounts Payable, including coding and processing purchase orders, invoices, and employee expense claims, arranging for approvals, and payment runs.
  • Processing journals and maintaining general ledger accuracy
  • Assisting with accruals and prepayments
  • Balance sheet reconciliations
  • Maintaining the Fixed Asset Register
  • Supporting variance analysis (actual vs budget)
  • Basic financial analysis
  • Liaising with project managers
  • Preparation of BAS and FBT returns
  • Audit Support
  • Assist with the transition from construction completion to purchaser settlement
  • High attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to manage high-volume transactional work
  • Good communication skills (for project manage/vendor interactions)
  • Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, basic modelling)
  • Ability to prioritise competing deadlines in a dynamic environment.

What’s in it for you?

  • 12-month fixed term contract
  • Brisbane CBD or Gold Coast Based
  • Opportunities to WFH 1-2 days per week
  • Flexible start and finish times

Skills and experience required:

  • Experience within property development or project-based environments.
  • Exposure to construction finance, progress claims, drawdowns, or development feasibility reporting.
  • Experience supporting project settlements and completion phases.
  • 3-5 years of corporate or project accounting experience, ideally within the property development or construction sector.
  • Tertiary degree in Accounting, Commerce, or Business. CA or CPA qualification (or actively working towards it).

How to Apply:

If you would like more information about this role, or wish to have a confidential discussion about your career aspirations, please contact Emma Hansen (07) 3031 4517 // emma.hansen@talentinternational.com

Applications close: 9:00 AM AM Monday, 8th June 2026.

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Senior Technical Business Analyst

  • Australia
  • Melbourne
  • Permanent
  • Negotiable

Senior Business Analyst – Investment Technology

The Senior Business Analyst will work closely with Investment Teams, Investment Technology, Data, Architecture, and Delivery stakeholders to drive platform-focused transformation initiatives across the investment management ecosystem. This role will act as the key interface between business and technology, ensuring investment requirements are translated into scalable and effective technology solutions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Partner with Investment stakeholders to understand, analyse, and document business requirements across investment management processes, systems, and data domains.
  • Leverage strong knowledge of investment management functions including portfolio monitoring, risk analytics, performance measurement, returns calculations, and investment data management.
  • Facilitate workshops and stakeholder engagements to elicit, validate, and prioritise business and technical requirements.
  • Translate business needs into detailed functional and non-functional requirements, user stories, process maps, and solution documentation.
  • Work closely with Technology, Data, Architecture, and Vendor teams to assess impacts, define solutions, and support delivery outcomes.
  • Develop a deep understanding of investment platforms, including configuration, data flows, integrations, and dependencies across the investment technology landscape.
  • Ensure end-to-end traceability of requirements from discovery through to implementation, testing, and business adoption.
  • Support business readiness activities including UAT planning, test case development, defect triage, and stakeholder communications.
  • Provide subject matter expertise and guidance relating to investment processes, platform capabilities, and data flows across transformation initiatives.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of business analysis practices, governance, and delivery frameworks.

Skills & Experience Required

  • Minimum 7+ years’ experience as a Senior Business Analyst within investment management, wealth management, asset management, or financial services environments.
  • Strong understanding of investment management concepts, processes, and data structures including portfolio management, risk, performance, benchmarks, and returns calculations.
  • Demonstrated experience delivering technology and platform transformation initiatives within investment organisations.
  • Experience gathering and documenting business requirements, facilitating workshops, process mapping, impact assessments, and stakeholder management across complex environments.
  • Strong understanding of investment platforms such as FactSet and/or Aladdin is essential. Experience with similar investment management platforms will also be considered.
  • Exposure to modern data platforms and cloud technologies highly desirable, including ETL processes, APIs, data integration technologies, SQL, AWS, and Databricks.
  • Experience working within Agile delivery environments and utilising Atlassian tools including JIRA and Confluence.
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and relationship management skills, with the ability to engage effectively across business and technology teams.

What’s in it for you?

  • Melbourne CBD Location | Hybrid Working Arrangements
  • Financial Services | Investments | Technology Transformation
  • FactSet & Aladdin Environment
  • Opportunity to work on strategic investment platform and data transformation initiatives

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Lead Cyber Analyst

  • Australia
  • Sydney
  • Contract
  • Negotiable
  • Experience across Cyber Security Operations, SIEM, EDR, incident response and micro-segmentation platforms
  • 12-month contract + 1 x 12-month extension option
  • NV1 clearance required
  • Flexible on location – hybrid working environment

Our Client
Our client is an Australian Government organisation which undertakes a range of research, education and scientific activities for the purpose of creating social, economic and environmental benefits that not only contribute to national interests and objectives, but also better our world

The Role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Cyber Security professional to join a high-performing security operations environment supporting enterprise-wide cyber capability uplift activities. You will work across security monitoring, incident response and micro-segmentation initiatives in a technically diverse environment, contributing to both operational support and strategic uplift activities.

Your duties will include:

  • Supporting the operation and uplift of micro-segmentation capabilities across enterprise environments
  • Monitoring and investigating cyber security alerts, incidents and anomalous activity
  • Supporting onboarding activities including traffic flow analysis and policy development
  • Collaborating with technical stakeholders to improve security operations and response capability
  • Developing operational documentation, procedures and security artefacts

Skills and Experience:

  • Experience working within Cyber Security Operations environments in large enterprise organisations
  • Strong understanding of networking, systems administration, cloud and endpoint technologies
  • Experience investigating complex security incidents and analysing telemetry and indicators of compromise
  • Exposure to SIEM, EDR, NDR or related security tooling
  • Knowledge or experience with micro-segmentation platforms such as Illumio, Guardicore or VMware NSX
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Scripting or automation experience using PowerShell or Python highly regarded

Application Process

If you would like to apply, please click ‘APPLY’. For further information, contact Jaela on 0480 806 146 or email jaela.smith@talentinternational.com

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Development Assessment Engineering Officer | 5256866

  • Australia
  • Sydney
  • Permanent
  • Up to AU$65 per hour

Talent International is currently recruiting for a Development Assessment Engineering Officer to work for the Local Government, based in Blacktown. This is a 4-month contract role with a view to be extended. The role pays $65 per hour + Super.

7 hours per day and 35 hours per week

About the Role

Working within the Drainage Development Assessment team, you will provide technical and administrative support for development application assessments, ensuring compliance with council requirements and service delivery standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assess development application referrals relating to drainage and flooding matters
  • Provide administrative support to the Drainage Development Assessment team
  • Liaise with internal stakeholders, developers, consultants and community members regarding development applications
  • Monitor, record and track incoming development application referrals
  • Complete TechnologyOne and CM9 tasks accurately and within required timeframes
  • Manage enquiries, correspondence and documentation in line with service standards
  • Maintain accurate records in accordance with Council record management procedures
  • Contribute to engineering specifications, policies and development assessment processes
  • Deliver high-quality outcomes while working independently and managing competing priorities

About You

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

Essential Requirements

  • Degree qualification in Civil Engineering
  • Previous experience assessing development applications within a local government/council environment
  • Strong knowledge of drainage and flooding assessment principles
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills
  • Demonstrated commitment to customer service and teamwork
  • Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel and Outlook)
  • Experience working in fast-paced environments with high workloads
  • Advanced experience using TechnologyOne, CM9 and GIS systems
  • Strong organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy

Desirable Skills

  • Experience using the NSW Government Planning Portal
  • Knowledge of Development Control Plans (DCPs) and Local Government legislation
  • Understanding of local government development assessment processes

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APS6 Support Need Assessors

  • Australia
  • Australian Capital Territory
  • Contract
  • Up to AU$61.86 per hour + Super

APS6 Support Needs Assessor | National | Jul 2026 – Dec 2026

About the Client

Our client is a Federal Government agency responsible for supporting Australians through nationally delivered services and assessment processes. The organisation works closely with participants, families and service providers to ensure decisions are evidence-based, consistent and person-centred.

About the Role

The APS6 Support Needs Assessor is responsible for conducting support needs assessments, analysing participant information and evidence, and preparing clear assessment reports to support decision-making. The role operates within a participant-centred environment and requires strong communication, assessment and judgement skills when engaging with participants, representatives and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct support needs assessments through participant interviews and information gathering
  • Analyse and synthesise participant information and supporting evidence
  • Prepare clear, accurate and evidence-based assessment reports
  • Apply policy, legislation and operational procedures to assessment activities
  • Communicate assessment processes and outcomes to participants and representatives
  • Identify and escalate complex, high-risk or sensitive matters appropriately
  • Work collaboratively with internal teams to support planning and service delivery outcomes
  • Maintain accurate records using digital systems and assessment tools

Skills and Experience

  • Experience conducting assessments, interviews or participant-centred evaluations
  • Strong written communication skills, including report writing and documentation
  • Ability to analyse complex information and make evidence-based recommendations
  • Demonstrated stakeholder engagement skills with diverse audiences
  • Experience working within legislative, policy or compliance frameworks
  • Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining quality and accuracy
  • Understanding of trauma-informed, culturally aware and person-centred practice

Qualifications

One of the following is highly desirable:

  • Allied Health qualification such as Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech Pathology, Social Work, Dietetics, Exercise Physiology, Rehabilitation Counselling or Counselling
  • Registered Nurse (RN), Enrolled Nurse (EN), Education professional or Behaviour Support Practitioner
  • Experience administering support needs assessments or similar person-centred assessment frameworks

Eligibility / Other Requirements

  • Work Rights: Australian citizens only
  • Pre-employment Checks: Relevant pre-employment checks may apply

Why this role may appeal

This role offers the opportunity to directly contribute to participant outcomes through evidence-based assessment and decision-making. It will suit professionals who enjoy combining analytical thinking, stakeholder engagement and person-centred practice within a structured government environment.

How to Apply

Please submit:

  • Current CV
  • Statement of capability
  • Confirmation of Australian citizenship/work rights
  • Contact details for two referees

Applications that do not include all the requested information may not be considered.

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EL1 Assistant Director, Strategic Policy

  • Australia
  • Australian Capital Territory
  • Contract
  • AU$0.00 - AU$602.55 per day + Super

EL1 Assistant Director, Strategic Policy | National | Jul 2026 – Dec 2026

About the Client

Our client is a Federal Government agency responsible for delivering nationally significant policy and reform initiatives. The organisation works across government, industry and community stakeholders to support evidence-based decision making and improve outcomes for Australians. This role sits within a policy environment focused on reform, implementation and stakeholder engagement.

About the Role

The EL1 Assistant Director, Strategic Policy will lead strategic policy development, reform implementation and stakeholder engagement activities within a complex government environment. The role requires strong analytical capability, sound judgement and the ability to manage relationships across a broad range of internal and external stakeholders. You will contribute to policy design, implementation planning, governance activities and strategic advice to support organisational priorities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead analysis of complex policy issues and provide evidence-based advice.
  • Develop policy papers, briefing materials, reports and correspondence.
  • Support delivery and implementation of policy and reform initiatives.
  • Engage with internal and external stakeholders to influence policy outcomes.
  • Lead consultation and engagement activities across diverse stakeholder groups.
  • Identify and manage risks within a complex operating environment.
  • Provide leadership and guidance to team members.
  • Contribute to branch planning, governance and continuous improvement activities.

Skills and Experience

  • Demonstrated experience in strategic policy development and implementation.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
  • Experience preparing high-quality briefs, reports and policy documentation.
  • Strong analytical, conceptual and problem-solving capability.
  • Ability to exercise judgement in complex and sensitive environments.
  • Experience leading teams or coordinating policy activities within government or similar environments.

Qualifications

  • Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent professional experience.
  • Experience working within policy, reform, program or regulatory environments is highly regarded.

Eligibility / Other Requirements

  • Work Rights: Australian citizens only.
  • Pre-employment Checks: Relevant pre-employment checks may apply.
  • Security Clearance: No clearance requirement specified. Australian citizenship is required.

Why this role may appeal

This opportunity offers exposure to strategic policy development and implementation within a nationally significant reform environment. It provides the chance to influence policy outcomes, work closely with senior stakeholders and contribute to complex government priorities while operating at the EL1 leadership level.

How to Apply

Please submit:

  • Current CV
  • A pitch or Statement of capability addressing the selection criterias
  • Evidence of Australian work rights
  • Two professional referees

Applications that do not include all the requested information may not be considered.

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EL1 Program Manager

  • Australia
  • Australian Capital Territory
  • Contract
  • Up to AU$602.55 per day + Super

EL1 Program Manager | National | Jul 2026 – Dec 2026

About the Client

Our client is a Federal Government agency responsible for delivering nationally significant programs and services that support Australians across a range of policy and operational areas.
The organisation operates in a complex stakeholder environment and is focused on delivering quality outcomes, strong governance and effective program delivery across its national functions.

About the Role

This EL1 Program Manager role is responsible for leading complex program and project activities, providing leadership to team members and contractors, and managing stakeholder relationships across internal and external environments. The position requires strong judgement, program governance capability and the ability to manage risks, priorities and delivery outcomes in a dynamic operating environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage complex programs and projects with agency-wide impact
  • Oversee project outputs, objectives, deliverables and performance measures
  • Coordinate contractors, consultants and specialist service providers
  • Provide expert advice on program management, governance and delivery
  • Manage program risks and implement mitigation strategies
  • Lead strategic planning and longer-term program initiatives
  • Build and maintain productive stakeholder relationships
  • Contribute to branch leadership and foster a high-performing team culture

Skills and Experience

  • Experience leading complex government programs, projects or reform initiatives
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
  • Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and delivery deadlines
  • High-level written communication skills, including briefing and reporting
  • Sound governance, risk management and decision-making capability
  • Experience leading teams within a public sector or similarly complex environment

Qualifications

  • Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent professional experience
  • Program, project management or public sector delivery experience highly regarded

Eligibility / Other Requirements

  • Work Rights: Australian citizens only
  • Pre-employment Checks: Employment Suitability Check and Police Check may apply
  • Security Clearance: To be confirmed
  • Location: National opportunities available

Why this role may appeal

This opportunity offers the chance to lead high-profile programs with broad organisational impact while working with senior stakeholders across government. It will suit experienced program managers who enjoy balancing strategic planning, governance, delivery and stakeholder engagement in a complex environment.

How to Apply

Please submit:

  • Current CV
  • Pitch/Summary of addressing the role requirements
  • Confirmation of Australian citizenship/work rights
  • Contact details for two referees

Applications that do not include all the requested information may not be considered.

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Systems Engineer NSW

  • Australia
  • Sydney
  • Permanent
  • AU$80000 - AU$90000 per annum

Systems Engineer NSW

Talent International have partnered with one of the fastest-growing Managed Service Providers in Australia to find their next Systems Engineer to join their growing team. The position involves providing IT support to some of the biggest Hotel Brands in Sydney.

This position is a great full-time opportunity for someone who has experience working in an IT position within the Hotel Industry. The role is located near Chandos Street in St Leonards, NSW.

You will have the opportunity to work independently and manage your day the way you would like; we are looking for someone who is well-organised and professional in their approach.

Application Timeline: 03.06.26-1.07.26

Benefits Include:

  • Excellent Career progression opportunities,
  • Salary ranging from $80k-$90k + Super.
  • Project & BAU Work,
  • Work from home and on client sites,

Role Requirements:

  • 4+ years of experience in a similar role delivering IT projects and Support across multiple sites,
  • Experience working in the Hospitality industry is a must.
  • Experience working across servers, domains, networks, and ability to talk tech with non-technical stakeholders,
  • Experience in interconnected LAN/WAN/WLAN.
  • Experience in enterprise IT, i.e., 5000 + Users.
  • Experience providing Level 2-3 Support to customers,
  • Bachelor’s in information technology and systems or equivalent qualifications,
  • Hospitality technology experience is a must,
  • PMS, POS, Wintel Servers / Desktop Support experience preferred,

If you are looking for an opportunity where you can learn, grow, then this is the right opportunity for you.

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Technical Test Lead

  • Australia
  • Brisbane
  • Contract
  • Negotiable

Brisbane | Contract Opportunity

For over 30 years, Talent has been redefining the contracting experience with industry-leading support, exclusive contractor benefits, and our world-class digital platform, ENGAGE.

About the Role

As the Technical Test Lead, you will be responsible for designing and implementing modern automation frameworks, establishing quality engineering standards, and embedding automated quality controls throughout the delivery lifecycle.

Working across multiple SaaS platforms and integrations, you will combine technical leadership with hands-on delivery to improve release confidence, accelerate execution, and build long-term automation capability.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and implement scalable automation frameworks across API, integration, and UI layers.
  • Drive an API-first testing approach including contract testing, integration testing, and end-to-end validation.
  • Establish reusable automation assets and engineering standards that promote maintainability and scalability.
  • Embed automated quality gates into CI/CD pipelines and support reliable test orchestration across environments.
  • Lead secure test data management practices, including provisioning, masking, obfuscation, and lifecycle management.
  • Define and execute performance, compatibility, and non-functional testing strategies.
  • Provide hands-on technical leadership through code reviews, mentoring, standards development, and engineering uplift.
  • Coach internal teams and vendors, fostering quality engineering best practices and communities of practice.
  • Develop and monitor quality metrics, dashboards, and reporting focused on automation health, coverage, stability, and pipeline effectiveness.

About You

You are a technically strong quality engineering professional who enjoys solving complex automation challenges and leading by example.

You will bring:

  • Proven experience as a Technical Test Lead, Lead SDET, Senior SDET, or Quality Engineering Lead.
  • Strong software engineering capability with experience designing and building automation frameworks from the ground up.
  • Deep expertise in API automation, contract testing, integration testing, and end-to-end orchestration.
  • Strong understanding of CI/CD practices, automated quality gates, and GitHub-based workflows.
  • Experience implementing test data management, masking, and obfuscation solutions.
  • Hands-on experience delivering performance and compatibility testing within cloud-hosted environments.
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and mentoring skills with the ability to uplift teams and influence engineering practices.
  • A pragmatic mindset with the ability to balance strategic architecture decisions with hands-on delivery.

Technical Environment

Experience with the following technologies will be highly regarded:

  • Playwright
  • Karate
  • GitHub & GitHub Actions
  • AWS EC2
  • DataMasque
  • Modern API testing and automation frameworks
  • Cloud-native delivery environments

What’s on Offer

  • Opportunity to shape and lead a modern API-first quality engineering capability.
  • Work across a complex, enterprise-scale SaaS and integration ecosystem.
  • High-impact role with significant influence on engineering practices and delivery outcomes.
  • Supportive contracting experience through Talent’s market-leading ENGAGE platform.

If you’re passionate about quality engineering, automation at scale, and building modern testing capabilities, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now to learn more.

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APS6 Support Need Assessors

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

Talent International is currently recruiting for an APS6 Support Need Assessors to work for one of our Federal Government clients based in National (Geographically dispersed across all Service Delivery locations). The position is a 6-month contract role with the possibility of extension. The role pays $61.86 per hour + Super.

7.6 hours per day and 38 hours per week
Start date – Monday 13 July 2026

Australia-wide (metro and regional)

About the Role

As a Support Needs Assessor, you will work directly with participants, their families, representatives and support networks to conduct comprehensive assessments that inform evidence-based decisions regarding support needs.

You will play a critical role in ensuring assessments are person-centred, strengths-based and aligned with legislative and operational frameworks, helping participants access the supports they need to achieve their goals.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct support needs assessments by gathering information from participants and their representatives
  • Analyse, interpret and synthesise information to support evidence-based decision making
  • Prepare clear, comprehensive and accurate assessment reports
  • Apply policies, procedures and operational guidelines using sound judgement
  • Communicate assessment processes and outcomes respectfully and clearly through virtual and face-to-face channels
  • Identify and escalate issues based on complexity, risk or policy limitations
  • Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders to support participant planning outcomes
  • Utilise digital systems to accurately capture information and assessment outcomes
  • Deliver assessments across a variety of settings while adapting approaches to individual participant needs
  • Support team capability through mentoring and knowledge sharing

Skills and Experience

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Experience conducting assessments, interviews and information gathering
  • Sound decision-making and analytical abilities
  • A commitment to inclusive, accessible and person-centred practice
  • Professionalism and the ability to manage sensitive information appropriately
  • Understanding of trauma-informed practice
  • Strong planning, organisation and prioritisation skills
  • Adaptability and resilience in a dynamic environment
  • Ability to interpret evidence and apply relevant policies and frameworks

Knowledge Requirements

  • Disability and support needs assessment practices
  • Relevant legislation and operational frameworks
  • Person-centred planning and assessment processes
  • Evidence interpretation and quality assessment methodologies
  • Privacy, confidentiality and ethical practice requirements
  • Digital systems and technology used to support assessment activities

Mandatory Qualifications

Candidates must provide evidence of one of the following qualifications within their CV submission:

Recognised Allied Health Qualifications

  • Occupational Therapy
  • Physiotherapy
  • Speech Pathology
  • Social Work
  • Dietetics
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Rehabilitation Counselling
  • Counselling
  • Psychotherapy

Or Relevant Health Qualifications

  • Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Enrolled Nurse (EN)
  • Clinicians with an Education Degree
  • NDIS Behaviour Support Practitioner

Highly Regarded

  • Experience administering support needs assessments or similar person-centred assessment frameworks
  • Accreditation or experience using the I-CAN Support Needs Assessment Tool

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APS6 Support Need Assessors - Newcastle | 114551

  • Australia
  • New South Wales
  • Permanent
  • Up to AU$61.86 per hour

Talent International is currently recruiting for an APS6 Support Need Assessors to work for one of our Federal Government clients based in National (Geographically dispersed across all Service Delivery locations). The position is a 6-month contract role with the possibility of extension. The role pays $61.86 per hour + Super.

7.6 hours per day and 38 hours per week
Start date – Monday 13 July 2026

Australia-wide (metro and regional)

About the Role

As a Support Needs Assessor, you will work directly with participants, their families, representatives and support networks to conduct comprehensive assessments that inform evidence-based decisions regarding support needs.

You will play a critical role in ensuring assessments are person-centred, strengths-based and aligned with legislative and operational frameworks, helping participants access the supports they need to achieve their goals.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct support needs assessments by gathering information from participants and their representatives
  • Analyse, interpret and synthesise information to support evidence-based decision making
  • Prepare clear, comprehensive and accurate assessment reports
  • Apply policies, procedures and operational guidelines using sound judgement
  • Communicate assessment processes and outcomes respectfully and clearly through virtual and face-to-face channels
  • Identify and escalate issues based on complexity, risk or policy limitations
  • Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders to support participant planning outcomes
  • Utilise digital systems to accurately capture information and assessment outcomes
  • Deliver assessments across a variety of settings while adapting approaches to individual participant needs
  • Support team capability through mentoring and knowledge sharing

Skills and Experience

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Experience conducting assessments, interviews and information gathering
  • Sound decision-making and analytical abilities
  • A commitment to inclusive, accessible and person-centred practice
  • Professionalism and the ability to manage sensitive information appropriately
  • Understanding of trauma-informed practice
  • Strong planning, organisation and prioritisation skills
  • Adaptability and resilience in a dynamic environment
  • Ability to interpret evidence and apply relevant policies and frameworks

Knowledge Requirements

  • Disability and support needs assessment practices
  • Relevant legislation and operational frameworks
  • Person-centred planning and assessment processes
  • Evidence interpretation and quality assessment methodologies
  • Privacy, confidentiality and ethical practice requirements
  • Digital systems and technology used to support assessment activities

Mandatory Qualifications

Candidates must provide evidence of one of the following qualifications within their CV submission:

Recognised Allied Health Qualifications

  • Occupational Therapy
  • Physiotherapy
  • Speech Pathology
  • Social Work
  • Dietetics
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Rehabilitation Counselling
  • Counselling
  • Psychotherapy

Or Relevant Health Qualifications

  • Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Enrolled Nurse (EN)
  • Clinicians with an Education Degree
  • NDIS Behaviour Support Practitioner

Highly Regarded

  • Experience administering support needs assessments or similar person-centred assessment frameworks
  • Accreditation or experience using the I-CAN Support Needs Assessment Tool

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