APS6 Technical Advisor - OT, Speech path, Physio, Social Work

DFP Recruitment; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 68,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

DFP Recruitment is seeking a health/allied health professional for a Brisbane CBD role providing expert clinical, technical and operational advice within the NDIS advisory team. You will support complex cases, ensuring decisions align with legislation and guidelines while aiming for positive participant outcomes.

The role requires strong communication, judgment and the ability to engage with stakeholders, with hybrid work options and a 12-month assignment funded at $60.26 per hour plus super.

Qualifications

• Applicants must hold a relevant degree or diploma in one of the listed allied health disciplines.
• Eligibility for professional registration (e.g., AHPRA) where required.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist clinical, technical and operational advice on complex matters.
• Apply relevant legislation and policies to support decision-making.
• Offer guidance on supports to achieve participant outcomes.
• Manage sensitive conversations relating to funding decisions.
• Liaise with stakeholders to resolve issues and support outcomes.
• Research, analyse and investigate complex matters with sound judgement.
• Prepare high-quality written advice and maintain records.
• Coach and mentor junior staff to support team performance.
• Contribute to policy development and project activities.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Critical thinking

Communication

Time management

Confidentiality

Microsoft Office

Education

Occupational Therapy

Prosthetics and Orthotics

Speech Pathology

Physiotherapy

Psychology

Registered Nursing

Social Work

Mental Health Practice

Specialist Behavioural Support Practice

Medico-Legal Allied Health

Audiology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Brisbane CBD | $60.26 per hour + super | 12-Month Assignment

Are you a qualified health or allied health professional with strong analytical skills and the ability to navigate complex and sensitive situations?

This is an opportunity to join a specialist advisory team within a government agency supporting the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). You will provide expert clinical, technical and operational advice on complex or unusual cases, helping ensure decisions are consistent with relevant legislation, policies and operational guidelines while supporting positive outcomes for people with disability.

Working with internal teams, delegates, partners and service providers, you will use your professional expertise and sound judgement to resolve complex issues, provide practical recommendations and support capability across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialist clinical, technical, professional, policy and operational advice on complex or escalated matters.
• Apply relevant legislation, policies, procedures and operational guidelines to support consistent and appropriate decision-making.
• Provide subject matter expertise and guidance on suitable supports to achieve participant outcomes.
• Manage sensitive conversations and situations relating to funding decisions and participant support requirements.
• Liaise with stakeholders, delegates, partners and providers to resolve issues and support effective outcomes.
• Research, analyse and investigate complex matters, exercising sound judgement and initiative.
• Prepare high-quality written advice, maintain accurate records and provide clear guidance via telephone and other communication channels.
• Support team performance through coaching, mentoring, knowledge sharing and guidance to junior staff.
• Contribute to strategic planning, policy development and project activities that support organisational objectives.

Required Qualifications

Applicants must hold a relevant degree, advanced diploma or other recognised diploma qualification in one of the following disciplines:

• Occupational Therapy
• Prosthetics and Orthotics
• Speech Pathology
• Physiotherapy
• Psychology
• Registered Nursing (must be eligible for AHPRA registration)
• Social Work
• Mental Health Practice
• Specialist Behavioural Support Practice
• Medico-Legal Allied Health
• Audiology

Skills and Experience

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Critical thinking and sound decision-making skills, particularly when assessing complex or sensitive matters.
• The ability to collaborate with colleagues across different teams, provide guidance to junior staff and build positive stakeholder relationships.
• Flexibility and adaptability when responding to changing priorities and work requirements.
• Effective time management skills and the ability to work under pressure.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise effectively and maintain accuracy and attention to detail.
• The ability to handle sensitive information discreetly and maintain strict confidentiality.
• Competence using Microsoft Office and other relevant software for document preparation, scheduling, reporting and communication.

Desirable Experience

• Experience in disability services, hospitals or aged care.
• Demonstrated clinical experience.
• Experience providing high-quality health and allied health clinical and technical expertise at both individual and systemic levels.
• Experience providing professional leadership, mentoring and guidance to colleagues to promote high-quality, consistent and professional advisory practices.

Assignment Details

• Location: Brisbane CBD.
• Hourly rate: $60.26 + superannuation.
• Duration: 12-month assignment.
• Hours: Full-time, standard business hours.
• Working arrangements: Hybrid flexibility, with up to two days working from home per week.
• Eligibility: Australian citizenship is essential.
• Checks: Successful applicants will be required to complete applicable pre-engagement screening and relevant role-specific checks, including Working with Children and NDIS Worker Screening checks.

Why Apply?

Join a specialist team where your clinical or allied health expertise will contribute to complex decision-making and help improve consistency in the delivery of supports for people with disability.

This role offers the opportunity to apply your professional knowledge beyond direct service delivery, influence outcomes, support colleagues and contribute to meaningful work within a government environment.

Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link - if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.

DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise [e-mail]1300 337 000and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.

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