APS6 Technical Advisory

Government client (agency undisclosed); Adelaide; Presencial; AUD 68.000 - 98.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Government client (agency undisclosed) in Australia seeks experienced allied health and clinical professionals at APS6-equivalent level for technical advisory roles. You will provide expert advice across multiple disciplines to support evidence-informed outcomes within a federal agency.

Role focuses on complex matters with a coaching approach, working with internal/external stakeholders, and maintaining high-quality records. Full-time hours, ASAP with a contract through 31 December 2027.

Formación

• Clinical practitioners from listed allied health disciplines are eligible.
• Experience in advisory or specialist roles is valued.
• Ability to provide evidence-informed advice and coaching to stakeholders.

Responsabilidades

• Provide specialist clinical and technical advice on complex matters.
• Apply professional expertise and policy frameworks to support sound decisions.
• Offer coaching and mentoring to colleagues and stakeholders.
• Manage sensitive conversations and information professionally.
• Collaborate with diverse stakeholders and service providers.
• Deliver high-quality written and telephone advice.
• Support consistency and quality across professional practices.
• Maintain accurate records and secure sensitive data.

Conocimientos

Occupational Therapy

Physiotherapy

Psychology

Speech Pathology

Social Work

Registered Nursing

Prosthetics & Orthotics

Audiology

Mental Health

Behaviour Support Specialist

Medico-Legal Allied Health

Descripción del empleo

We are currently recruiting experienced allied health and clinical professionals for APS6-equivalent Technical Advisory opportunities within a large Federal Government agency. These roles will suit experienced practitioners looking to utilise their clinical expertise in a different capacity, providing specialist technical and professional advice on complex matters while supporting consistent, evidence-informed decision making.

About the Role

Working within a specialist advisory function, you will provide technical, professional and operational advice relating to complex and sensitive matters. You will work with a range of internal and external stakeholders, applying your professional expertise and judgement to support high-quality outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Providing specialist clinical and technical advice on complex matters
• Applying professional expertise, policy and relevant frameworks to support sound decision making
• Providing subject matter expertise through a coaching and mentoring approach
• Managing sensitive conversations and situations professionally
• Working closely with stakeholders, delegates, partners and service providers
• Providing high-quality written and telephone advice
• Supporting consistency and quality across professional advisory practices
• Maintaining accurate records and managing sensitive information appropriately

About You

• Occupational Therapy
• Physiotherapy
• Psychology
• Speech Pathology
• Social Work
• Registered Nursing, with eligibility for AHPRA registration
• Prosthetics and Orthotics
• Audiology
• Mental Health
• Specialist Behaviour Support
• Medico-Legal Allied Health

You will also bring strong critical thinking and decision‑making skills, excellent written and verbal communication, and the ability to confidently manage complex or sensitive matters. Experience within disability, hospital or aged care settings will be highly regarded, as will previous experience providing clinical or technical advice, mentoring or professional guidance.

The Details

• Pay rate: $60.26 per hour + super
• Contract: ASAP start through to 31 December 2027
• Hours: Full-time, approximately 8:30am to 4:30pm
• Pre-employment: Relevant screening and pre-employment checks will apply

As this role sits within the Federal Government, applicants must be Australian Citizens to be considered.

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