APS6 Support Needs Assessor - Cairns

Exciting Federal Government Opportunity

APS6 Support Needs Assessor

Reasons to Apply - At a Glance

Meaningful, participant-focused work - play a key role in shaping outcomes for people with disabilities through high-quality, person-centred assessments.

Join a growing Federal Government agency with a strong focus on operational excellence and career development.

Enjoy stability with a hybrid work model, competitive hourly rate, and potential for extension or permanency.

Mandatory requirements:

Australian Citizenship

A recognised tertiary qualification in an allied health or relevant clinical discipline (i.e. Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Social Work, Psychology, Nursing or similar).

Your New Company

Your organisation delivers a national support system for Australians living with disability, funding essential services tailored to individual needs and helping people achieve their goals. As a growing Federal Government agency focused on operational excellence, this role offers a chance to contribute to meaningful initiatives and take your career to the next level.

Your New Role

You will be responsible for:

Conducting comprehensive support needs assessments by engaging with participants and their representatives to gather detailed, accurate information, ensuring a respectful, trauma-informed and person-centred approach throughout the process.

Analysing, interpreting and synthesising complex information and external evidence to develop clear, evidence-based assessments that accurately reflect individual circumstances and inform appropriate support outcomes.

Preparing high-quality written assessment reports that are clear, consistent and aligned with legislative and policy frameworks, ensuring decisions are transparent, defensible and uphold ethical standards.

Communicating effectively with participants, families and stakeholders across a range of channels, explaining assessment processes and outcomes in a way that is accessible, inclusive and easy to understand.

What You Will Need to Succeed

The successful applicant will demonstrate:

A recognised tertiary qualification in an allied health or relevant clinical discipline (such as Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Social Work, Psychology, Nursing or similar), is a requirement for the role.

Strong assessment capability and background, with the ability to gather, interpret and synthesise complex information to support clear, evidence-based decision-making.

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to convey complex or sensitive information in a clear, respectful and accessible way across diverse audiences.

Sound judgement and problem-solving ability, with experience applying policy and managing risk to deliver consistent, high-quality outcomes in a complex environment.

The Logistics

Contract until December 31st, 2026, with a view of extension or permanency.

Full-time & Hybrid working arrangement.

Hourly rate of $61.86 + super.

Australian Citizenship & tertiary qualification (proof required) is mandatory.

Opportunities in Queensland.

What You'll Get in Return

An opportunity to progress your career with a large Federal Government agency.

Work-from-home flexibility and a hot desk office environment.

A positive and open working culture.

Initial 2-week's training provided (on-site mandatory)

Weekly pay cycle.

Online timesheet submission and approval.

Nominated superannuation fund. What You Need to Do Now If this role sounds like something you'd be interested in pursuing, click 'Apply Now' or forward your current CV to [email protected]. Please include a short summary outlining your suitability for the role, along with the location to which you are applying. *Due to the high volume of applications we are currently receiving, we may not be able to respond to every phone call or email. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this busy period*

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