APS6 Technical Advisory Officer

Randstad Pty; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad partners with a prominent Australian Federal Government client in the disability sector to fill an APS6 Technical Advisory Coordinator contract. You will provide high-quality clinical and technical advice aligned with legislation and policy within the Technical Advisory Branch.

The role requires allied health background and about five years of experience, AHPRA registration, and strong stakeholder liaison skills; it involves sensitive funding discussions and meticulous record-keeping.

Qualifications

• Australian citizen required.
• Degree or diploma in OT, Physiotherapy, Speech Pathology, Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, or related Allied Health field.
• 5 years experience in disability/health sectors with leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise with coaching and mentoring to advise on participant supports and maintain high-quality records.
• Liaise with stakeholders, delegates, and providers for consistent decision-making and recommendations.
• Manage sensitive funding discussions and multiple tasks with accuracy and prioritisation.
• Perform research and analysis for complex issues.
• Conduct risk management and monitor emerging issues.

Skills

Healthcare background

Stakeholder liaison

Documentation & record-keeping

Communication skills

Discretion under pressure

Education

Allied health degree or diploma

AHPRA registration

Job description

APS6 Technical Advisory (Disability)

• Healthcare/Allied Health Background
• Federal Government, Disability Sector
• Contract, $60.26/hr

Are you a healthcare or allied health professional who wants to make an impact on a national scale by providing high-quality clinical and technical expertise to support its participants?

I am currently partnering with a prominent Federal Government client in the disability sector with an exciting and specialised role of APS6 Technical Advisory Coordinator. This is a critical role within the Technical Advisory Branch of the Operations and Support Division, which ensures that complex and novel cases receive nuanced, sensitive, and high-quality advice aligned with legislation and policy.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing subject matter expertise using a coaching and mentoring approach to advise on appropriate participant supports required while maintaining high-quality written and telephone records of advice provided.
• Liaising with stakeholders, delegates, and providers to ensure consistent decision-making and outcome achievement/recommendations.
• Managing sensitive and sometimes complex conversations and situations associated with the approval of funding while managing multiple tasks, prioritising effectively, and maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Performing research and analysis to make decisions involving complex or escalated issues.
• Conducting risk management activities and monitoring emerging issues within your sphere of responsibility.

Ideally you will Possess

• Required Qualifications: A degree or diploma in a related field OT, Physiotherapy, Speech Pathology, Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, or other relevant Allied Health fields. (AHPRA registration is essential.
• Clinical Expertise: Demonstrated clinical experience and the ability to provide high-quality health/allied health technical expertise at both individual and systemic levels.
• Sector Experience: Proven experience within the disability, hospital, or aged care sectors.
• Leadership Skills: Experience providing professional leadership, mentoring, and guidance to employees to ensure consistency in advisory practices.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills to interact effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Adaptability: The ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and adapt to changing priorities under pressure.
• Experience: 5 years

PLEASE NOTE: You Must be an Australian Citizen to be eligible for this position

qualification

• allied health
• healthcare
• disability sector
• aged care background
• clinical and technical expertise and advice
• operations and support
• participant support and evaluation
• technical outcomes

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.