Allied Health Assessor (Disability Support Needs)- multiple roles

Talent; Traralgon; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Talent is seeking experienced 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 analyse complex information while maintaining a respectful, trauma-informed and person-centred approach.

The opportunity includes an initial contract until 31 December 2026 with potential long-term extension, a full-time Mon–Fri schedule (7.5 hour days) and hybrid working.

Qualifications

• Experience administering support needs assessments or similar person-centred frameworks.
• Ability to create culturally safe environments for participants.
• Strong written and oral communication, with clear reporting.
• Knowledge of privacy, confidentiality and ethical practice requirements.
• Understanding of the NDIS Act, Rules and guidelines or ability to learn quickly.
• Experience with CRM or digital case management systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct support needs assessments with participants and representatives
• Gather, analyse and interpret participant information and external evidence
• Prepare clear, accurate and defensible written assessment reports
• Apply relevant legislation, policies and procedures with professional judgement
• Explain assessment processes and outcomes via virtual and in-person engagement
• Identify high-risk or policy-related matters and manage risks
• Collaborate with internal teams to support coordinated planning
• Maintain accurate and secure information across digital systems
• Mentor colleagues and contribute to service improvement

Skills

Assessment skills

Interviews

Evidence interpretation

Written communication

Risk management

Cultural safety

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Occupational Therapy

Physiotherapy

Speech Pathology

Social Work

Counselling

Psychotherapy

Dietetics

Exercise Physiology

Rehabilitation Counselling

Registered Nursing

Enrolled Nursing

Education

NDIS Behaviour Support

Tools

CRM

Case management systems

Job description

We are seeking experienced 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 escape 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