Support Needs Assessors

Chandler Macleod Group; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Chandler Macleod Group is seeking experienced Support Needs Assessors to join a Federal Government client on a full-time contract in Victoria. You will deliver high-quality, person-centred assessments, working directly with participants to identify and articulate their support needs in a clear, evidence-based and respectful manner.

In this role you will conduct assessments with participants and their representatives, analyse information and external evidence to support sound decisions, and

Qualifications

• Recognised tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline such as Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy or Social Work.
• Experience in support needs assessments or similar frameworks.
• Understanding of person-centred and strengths-based approaches.
• Ability to interpret evidence and provide clear, defensible recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct support needs assessments with participants and their representatives.
• Analyse information and external evidence to support sound, evidence-based decisions.
• Prepare clear, accurate assessment reports.
• Communicate assessment processes and outcomes clearly (virtual and face-to-face).
• Apply relevant policies, procedures and legislative frameworks.
• Identify and elevate complex or high-risk matters.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support participant outcomes.
• Maintain accurate records using case management systems.
• Adapt assessment approaches to suit individual participant needs.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Assessment

Interviewing

Case management

Defensible recommendations

Trauma-informed

Person-centred

Prioritisation

Education

Occupational Therapy

Physiotherapy

Speech Pathology

Social Work

Counselling

Psychology

Exercise Physiology

Nursing

NDIS Behaviour Support Practitioner

Job description

Chandler Macleod is seeking experienced Support Needs Assessors to join a Federal Government client on a full-time contract. In this role, you will deliver high-quality, person-centred assessments, working directly with participants to identify and articulate their support needs in a clear, evidence-based and respectful manner.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct support needs assessments with participants and their representatives
• Analyse information and external evidence to support sound, evidence-based decisions
• Prepare clear, accurate assessment reports
• Communicate assessment processes and outcomes clearly (virtual and face-to-face)
• Apply relevant policies, procedures and legislative frameworks
• Identify and elevate complex or high-risk matters
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support participant outcomes
• Maintain accurate records using case management systems
• Adapt assessment approaches to suit individual participant needs

About You

You will bring:

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience in assessment, interviewing or case management
• Ability to interpret evidence and provide clear, defensible recommendations
• A commitment to person-centred, inclusive and trauma-informed practice
• Sound judgement, professionalism and ethical integrity
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Experience working within or knowledge of NDIS or similar frameworks (highly regarded)

Essential Requirements

• Recognised tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline, such as:
  • Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech Pathology
  • Social Work, Counselling, Psychology/Psychotherapy
  • Exercise Physiology, Dietetics, Rehabilitation Counselling
  • Nursing (RN/EN), Education-qualified clinicians
  • NDIS Behaviour Support Practitioner

• Experience in support needs assessments or similar frameworks
• Understanding of person-centred and strengths-based approaches