APS6 Support Need Assessor

Randstad; Australia; Hybrid; AUD 83,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid/remote work

Job summary

Randstad is seeking APS6 level Support Needs Assessors for a nationwide, hybrid/remote role with occasional local NDIS office visits. The position involves conducting semi-structured interviews, reviewing files, and producing strengths-based assessment reports for NDIS participants.

Applicants should hold an Allied Health qualification or Nursing, with experience in person-centred assessment and strong communication. Training and flexible arrangements are provided.

Qualifications

• Qualified allied health professional with a tertiary degree in a relevant field.
• Nursing qualification (RN/EN) also acceptable.
• Education or NDIS Behaviour Support Practitioner are eligible options.
• Recent assessment experience may be considered even if still studying.

Responsibilities

• Conduct semi-structured interviews to complete support needs assessments with NDIS participants.
• Review participant files and conduct virtual or face-to-face assessments.
• Write high-quality, strengths-based reports detailing life circumstances and needs.
• Role focuses on assessment and reporting, not funding or service hour determinations.

Skills

Exceptional communication

Analytical writing

Trauma-informed approach

Digital literacy

Education

Allied Health qualification

Nursing (RN/EN)

Education

NDIS Behaviour Support Practitioner

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Job description

• Location: Nationwide (Hybrid / Remote with occasional local NDIS office visits)
• Contract Start: ASAP
• Applications Close:31st of Dec 2026 (likely to extend)
• Pay rate: $61.85 ph + super

Note on Registration

• Active professional registration (e.g., AHPRA) is not required, but you must hold a verified, Australian-accepted qualification.
• Must be an Australian Citizen

Job Title: APS6 Support Needs Assessor

• Vacancies: 50
• Location: Nationwide (Hybrid / Remote with occasional local NDIS office visits)
• Work Type: Full-time hours preferred
• Contract Start: ASAP
• Applications Close:31st of Dec 2026 (likely to extend)
• Pay rate: $61.85 ph + super

Note on Registration

• Active professional registration (e.g., AHPRA) is not required, but you must hold a verified, Australian-accepted qualification.
• Must be an Australian Citizen

About the Role

Are you an empathetic clinical, allied health, or education professional with a knack for deep listening and clinical reasoning?

Our Federal Government client is launching a national testing program and is seeking agile, high-performing professionals to join them as Support Needs Assessors. In this role, you will conduct comprehensive support needs assessments via semi-structured, conversational interviews with NDIS participants.

You will be responsible for reviewing files, conducting virtual or face-to-face assessments, and writing high-quality, strengths-based reports that clearly capture a participant's life situation and needs. Please note: This role focuses strictly on assessment and reporting; you will not make funding, budget, or support hour determinations.

What We Are Looking For (Key Requirements)

We are looking for a diverse mix of backgrounds. To be successful, you must have:

• Qualifications: A tertiary qualification in Allied Health (Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech Pathology, Social Work, Dietetics, Exercise Physiology, Counselling, etc.), Nursing (RN/EN), Education, or be an NDIS Behaviour Support Practitioner.
  • Note: Students part-way through their qualifications who possess significant, recent assessment experience may also be considered.
• Experience: Proven experience administering support needs assessments or utilizing person-centred/strengths-based assessment frameworks. Experience with semi-structured interviews is highly regarded.
• Core Skills:
  • Exceptional communication skills with the ability to navigate complex or sensitive conversations.
  • Strong critical thinking and analytical writing skills to produce defensible, clear reports.
  • Commitment to trauma-informed, culturally safe, and person-centred practices.
  • Digital literacy to navigate CRM case management systems and conduct video meetings (e.g., Microsoft Teams).

What We Offer & Team Culture

• Comprehensive Training: A 3-week initial structured training and accreditation program (facilitated and self-paced), followed by immersive coaching to get you up to speed quickly.
• A Supportive Environment: You will join a collaborative, geographically structured team of about 15 people. We champion a "courageous" and high-performing culture that heavily prioritizes staff wellbeing through team meetings, dedicated "green rooms" for Q&A, and 1:1 coaching.
• Flexible Arrangements: Enjoy hybrid and remote working flexibility.

Mandatory Pre-Employment Checks

• Australian Citizenship is a Mandatory requirement
• Proof of above mentioned qualification is a requirement.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.