APS6 Support Needs Assessor - ACT

Rashi Joshi; Canberra; On-site; AUD 115,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Weekly pay cycle

Job summary

Australian Federal Government Agency is seeking an APS6 Support Needs Assessor to deliver comprehensive, person-centred assessments for Australians living with disability. The role involves engaging participants and representatives, developing evidence-based reports, and contributing to high-quality decision-making within a hybrid work model.

Expected to have an allied health qualification and strong assessment, analytical, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Recognised tertiary qualification in an allied health or relevant clinical discipline.
• Strong assessment capability and ability to interpret complex information.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive support needs assessments with participants and representatives using trauma-informed, person-centred approaches.
• Analyse and synthesise information and evidence to create clear, evidence-based assessments.
• Prepare high-quality written reports aligned with policy and legislative frameworks.
• Communicate assessment processes and outcomes clearly with participants, families and stakeholders.

Skills

Assessment capability

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Allied health qualification

Job description

APS6 Support Needs Assessor Opportunity with Federal Government Agency

Reasons to Apply - At a Glance

Meaningful, participant-focused work - play a key role in shaping outcomes for people with disability through high-quality, person-centred assessments. Join a growing Federal Government agency with a strong focus on operational excellence and career development. Enjoy stability with a hybrid work model, competitive hourly rate, and potential for extension or permanency.

Mandatory requirements: Australian Citizenship A recognised tertiary qualification in an allied health or relevant clinical discipline (i.e. Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Social Work, Psychology, Nursing or similar).

Your New Company

Your organisation delivers a national support system for Australians living with disability, funding essential services tailored to individual needs and helping people achieve their goals. As a growing Federal Government agency focused on operational excellence, this role offers a chance to contribute to meaningful initiatives and take your career to the next level.

Your New Role

You will be responsible for:

• Conducting comprehensive support needs assessments by engaging with participants and their representatives to gather detailed, accurate information, ensuring a respectful, trauma-informed and person-centred approach throughout the process.
• Analysing, interpreting and synthesising complex information and external evidence to develop clear, evidence-based assessments that accurately reflect individual circumstances and inform appropriate support outcomes.
• Preparing high-quality written assessment reports that are clear, consistent and aligned with legislative and policy frameworks, ensuring decisions are transparent, defensible and uphold ethical standards.
• Communicating effectively with participants, families and stakeholders across a range of channels, explaining assessment processes and outcomes in a way that is accessible, inclusive and easy to understand.

What You Will Need to Succeed

• A recognised tertiary qualification in an allied health or relevant clinical discipline (such as Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Social Work, Psychology, Nursing or similar) is a requirement for the role.
• Strong assessment capability and background, with the ability to gather, interpret and synthesise complex information to support clear, evidence-based decision-making.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to convey complex or sensitive information in a clear, respectful and accessible way across diverse audiences.
• Sound judgement and problem-solving ability, with experience applying policy and managing risk to deliver consistent, high-quality outcomes in a complex environment.

The Logistics Contract until December 31st, 2026, with a view of extension or permanency. Full-time & Hybrid working arrangement. Hourly rate of $61.86 + super. Australian Citizenship & tertiary qualification (proof required) is mandatory. Opportunity in Deakin, ACT.

What You'll Get in Return

• An opportunity to progress your career with a large Federal Government agency.
• Work-from-home flexibility and a hot desk office environment.
• A positive and open working culture.
• Initial 2-week's training provided (on-site mandatory)
• Weekly pay cycle.
• Online timesheet submission and approval.
• Nominated superannuation fund.