Trauma-Informed Support Needs Assessor

DFP Recruitment; Bundaberg; Hybrid; AUD 61,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

DFP Recruitment is seeking experienced professionals to deliver high-quality, person-centred support needs assessments for people living with disability. You will gather and analyse information, interpret evidence, and prepare clear assessment reports to support informed decision-making.

You will communicate respectfully with participants, families and support networks, applying trauma-informed and culturally-safe approaches to ensure people feel heard and supported.

Qualifications

• Qualification in allied health or health discipline, including listed areas.
• Evidence of qualifications must be included in the submitted CV.
• Experience or accreditation in I-CAN Support Needs Assessment Tool is highly regarded but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct support needs assessments through guided conversations and information gathering.
• Analyse and synthesise participant information and external evidence to support evidence-based outcomes.
• Prepare clear, accurate and defensible written assessment reports.
• Apply policy, legislation and procedures using sound judgement and ethical practice.
• Communicate assessment processes and outcomes clearly across virtual and face-to-face settings.
• Escalate complex or high-risk matters appropriately and contribute to continuous service improvement.
• Collaborate across teams to support coordinated and inclusive participant outcomes.
• Maintain accurate records using digital systems while ensuring privacy and confidentiality.

Skills

Assessment

Interviewing

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical

Report writing

Trauma-informed

Culturally-safe

Communication

Multidisciplinary

Education

Occupational Therapy

Physiotherapy

Speech Pathology

Social Work

Dietetics

Exercise Physiology

Rehabilitation Counselling

Counselling

Psychotherapy

Nursing

Education (clinical background)

Behaviour Support

Job description

DFP Recruitment is seeking experienced professionals to deliver high-quality, person-centred support needs assessments for people living with disability. You will gather and analyse information, interpret evidence, and prepare clear assessment reports to support informed decision-making.

You will communicate respectfully with participants, families and support networks, applying trauma-informed and culturally-safe approaches to ensure people feel heard and supported.