Support Needs Assessors

Www.chandlermacleod.com; City of Wyndham; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

You will conduct assessments with participants and representatives, analyse evidence, prepare clear reports, and communicate processes both virtually and face-to-face,

Qualifications

• Recognised tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline.
• Experience in support needs assessments or similar frameworks.
• Understanding of person-centred and strengths-based approaches.

Responsibilities

• Conduct support needs assessments with participants and 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 skills

assessment or case management

interpret evidence and recommendations

person-centred/trauma-informed

prioritisation and deadline management

NDIS or similar frameworks knowledge

Education

Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy

Tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy

Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology

Tertiary qualification in Social Work

Tertiary qualification in Counselling

Tertiary qualification in Psychology/Psychotherapy

Tertiary qualification in Exercise Physiology

Tertiary qualification in Dietetics

Tertiary qualification in Rehabilitation Counselling

Nursing (RN/EN)

Education-qualified clinicians

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

For any queries, please [e-mail]

If you fit the above criteria we would love to hear from you,