Aps6 Support Needs Assessors

Select Aust Sydney; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 76,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad is partnering with a major Federal Government client in the disability sector to recruit a large team ofAPS6 Support Needs Assessors for Adelaide, SA. The roles involve conducting high-quality assessments with trauma-informed, culturally aware approaches, across virtual and in-person formats, within a collaborative team.

The position offers hybrid work flexibility, a contract with possibility of extension, and opportunities to contribute to national disability programs.

Qualifications

• Allied Health qualification required or eligible for registration
• Experience with person-centered assessments is valued
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse participants

Responsibilities

• Conduct support needs assessments via virtual and face-to-face channels
• Analyze complex information and synthesize participant needs
• Prepare clear, strength-based assessment reports
• Collaborate within a supervised framework and escalate risks as needed

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

People rapport

Trauma-informed practice

Education

Allied Health Qualification (OT, SLP, PT, SW, Psych, Dietetics, Exercise Physiology, Rehab Counselling, or Counselling)

Job description

APS6 Support Needs Assessor

Location: ADELAIDE, SA

Salary: Hourly Rate

Job Type: Contract position | Full time position

APS6 Support Needs Assessors Multiple Positions, Disability Sector

Allied Health, Assessment Background Essential Federal Government, Hybrid & Flexibility for PT Are you an Allied Health professional or qualified clinician looking to apply your assessment skills to make a profound impact?

We are partnering with a major Federal Government client within the disability sector to recruit a large team of dedicated Support Needs Assessors. This is an exciting opportunity to join a national team with a strong and collaborative culture.

About the Opportunity

As a Support Needs Assessor, you will be responsible for conducting high-quality, accessible, and respectful assessments by communicating clearly with participants, using trauma-informed and culturally-aware approaches so participants understand the process and feel heard.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage & Assess: Conduct support needs assessments through both virtual and face-to-face channels, utilising trauma-informed and culturally aware practices.
• Critical Analysis: Deep-dive into complex information, files, and external evidence to research and synthesize a participant's unique circumstances.
• Report Writing: Prepare clear, objective, and strength-based assessment reports that accurately summarize the participant's needs.
• Collaborate & Escalate: Work independently within a supervised framework, collaborating across teams and escalating complex risks or policy limitations when necessary.

Qualifications

• Allied Health Qualifications: Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Physiotherapy, Social Work, Psychotherapy, Dietetics, Exercise Physiology, Rehabilitation Counselling, or Counselling essential. Registered or Enrolled Nurses will also be considered.
• Assessment Expertise: Recent experience administering support needs or person-centered assessment frameworks is highly valued.
• People & Communication Skills: An adaptable communication style with the ability to build rapport quickly with a diverse range of participants.
• Critical Thinking: Strong cognitive capacity to evaluate information critically, analyze data, and solve problems.

PLEASE NOTE: You Must be an Australian Citizen to be eligible for this position. For a confidential discussion and to find out more about this opportunity, please call Sonia Charman from Randstad on 8468 8007.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.