Support Needs Assessor - Hybrid, Impactful Reports

Randstad; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 83,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad is seeking an APS6 Support Needs Assessor for a federal government program in Canberra. This contract role offers hybrid work, with initial 6 months plus extension, and an hourly rate of $61.85 plus super.

The position focuses on conducting assessments, gathering information, and writing strengths-based reports without funding decisions. Eligible backgrounds include Allied Health, Nursing, Education, or Specialist NDIs, with training provided and no mandatory professional registration.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting support needs assessments or using strengths-based frameworks.
• Excellent communication for sensitive, trauma-informed conversations.
• Strong analytical writing to produce clear documentation.
• Comfortable using CRM systems and video meetings (MS Teams).
• Australian citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct semi-structured interviews with program participants.
• Gather information and map individual functional needs.
• Write high-quality, defensible strengths-based reports.
• Collaborate with a large national federal testing program.

Skills

Support needs assessments

Person-centered approach

Strong communication

Analytical writing

Education

Allied Health

Nursing

Education degree

NDIS Specialist

Job description

Randstad is seeking an APS6 Support Needs Assessor for a federal government program in Canberra. This contract role offers hybrid work, with initial 6 months plus extension, and an hourly rate of $61.85 plus super.

The position focuses on conducting assessments, gathering information, and writing strengths-based reports without funding decisions. Eligible backgrounds include Allied Health, Nursing, Education, or Specialist NDIs, with training provided and no mandatory professional registration.