Allied Health Assessor (Disability Support Needs) - multiple roles

Talent; City of Greater Shepparton; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent is seeking Allied Health professionals to conduct high-quality support needs assessments for people with disability within a Federal Government Agency. The role emphasizes trauma-informed, person-centered approaches and will involve written reporting, evidence interpretation and use of digital systems.

Initial contract until 31 December 2026 with likely extension. Hybrid work arrangement and citizenship requirement for applicants.

Qualifications

• Experience administering support needs assessments or similar person-centred assessment frameworks.
• Ability to create a culturally and psychologically safe environment for participants.
• Knowledge of privacy, confidentiality and ethical practice requirements.
• Understanding of the NDIS Act, Rules and operational guidelines, or the ability to quickly develop this knowledge.
• Experience using CRM, case management or similar digital systems.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver work within operational timeframes.
• Flexibility to undertake scheduled in-person participant assessments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct support needs assessments with participants and their representatives.
• Gather, analyse and interpret participant information and external evidence.
• Prepare clear, accurate and defensible written assessment reports.
• Apply relevant legislation, policies and procedures using sound professional judgement.
• Explain assessment processes and outcomes through virtual and face-to-face engagement.
• Identify and raise complex, high-risk or policy-related matters.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to support coordinated planning outcomes.
• Maintain accurate and secure information across digital case management systems.
• Mentor colleagues and contribute to continuous service improvement.

Education

Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy or Speech Pathology

Social Work, Counselling or Psychotherapy

Dietetics, Exercise Physiology or Rehabilitation Counselling

Registered or Enrolled Nursing

NDIS Behaviour Support Practice or another relevant health discipline

Education

Job description

Our client is a large values-focused Federal Government Agency seeking Allied Health Support Needs Assessors to conduct high-quality, evidence-based assessments for people with disability. This role requires strong clinical judgement, clear communication and the ability to assess complex information while maintaining a respectful, trauma-informed and person-centred approach.

The opportunity

• Initial contract until 31 December 2026, with highly likely long-term extension
• $61.86 per hour + super - Full time hours Mon-Fri (7.5hr days)
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Meaningful role supporting fair, consistent and accessible participant outcomes
• Eligibility: Australian Citizenship required
• Closes: Tuesday 15th September

LOCATIONS:

Highly favoured VIC locations: Traralgon, Footscray and Shepparton

All locations: Bendigo, Traralgon, Broadmeadows, Dandenong, Footscray, Geelong, Werribee, Shepparton Wendouree, Hobart and Launceston.

Key responsibilities:

• Conduct support needs assessments with participants and their representatives
• Gather, analyse and interpret participant information and external evidence
• Prepare clear, accurate and defensible written assessment reports
• Apply relevant legislation, policies and procedures using sound professional judgement
• Explain assessment processes and outcomes through virtual and face-to-face engagement
• Identify and raise complex, high-risk or policy-related matters
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to support coordinated planning outcomes
• Maintain accurate and secure information across digital case management systems
• Mentor colleagues and contribute to continuous service improvement

ABOUT YOU:

You will bring experience administering support needs assessments or similar person-centred assessment frameworks. You will be confident discussing complex or sensitive matters and able to create a culturally and psychologically safe environment for participants.

You will also demonstrate:

• Strong assessment, interviewing and evidence interpretation skills
• Experience working with people with disability and applying strengths-based approaches
• Sound judgement when making evidence-based decisions and managing risk
• Clear written communication and report-writing capability
• Knowledge of privacy, confidentiality and ethical practice requirements
• An understanding of the NDIS Act, Rules and operational guidelines, or the ability to quickly develop this knowledge
• Experience using CRM, case management or similar digital systems
• The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver work within operational timeframes
• Flexibility to undertake scheduled in-person participant assessments

HIGHLY DESIRABLE:

• Experience administering support needs assessments or other person-centred assessment frameworks. * Accreditation or experience using the I-CAN Support Needs Assessment Tool is highly regarded.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy or Speech Pathology
• Social Work, Counselling or Psychotherapy
• Dietetics, Exercise Physiology or Rehabilitation Counselling
• Registered or Enrolled Nursing
• Education
• NDIS Behaviour Support Practice or another relevant health discipline

Desired Skills and Experience

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy or Speech Pathology
• Social Work, Counselling or Psychotherapy
• Dietetics, Exercise Physiology or Rehabilitation Counselling
• Registered or Enrolled Nursing
• Education
• NDIS Behaviour Support Practice or another relevant health discipline