aps6 support need assessor.

• Active professional registration (e.g., AHPRA) is not required, but you must hold a verified, Australian-accepted qualification.
• Must be an Australian Citizen

About the Role

Are you an empathetic clinical, allied health, or education professional with a knack for deep listening and clinical reasoning?

Our Federal Government client is launching a national testing program and is seeking agile, high-performing professionals to join them as Support Needs Assessors. In this role, you will conduct comprehensive support needs assessments via semi-structured, conversational interviews with NDIS participants.

You will be responsible for reviewing files, conducting virtual or face-to-face assessments, and writing high-quality, strengths-based reports that clearly capture a participant's life situation and needs. Please note: This role focuses strictly on assessment and reporting; you will not make funding, budget, or support hour determinations.

What We Are Looking For (Key Requirements)

We are looking for a diverse mix of backgrounds. To be successful, you must have:

• Qualifications: A tertiary qualification in Allied Health (Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech Pathology, Social Work, Dietetics, Exercise Physiology, Counselling, etc.), Nursing (RN/EN), Education, or be an NDIS Behaviour Support Practitioner.
• Note: Students part-way through their qualifications who possess significant, recent assessment experience may also be considered.
• Experience: Proven experience administering support needs assessments or utilizing person-centred/strengths-based assessment frameworks. Experience with semi-structured interviews is highly regarded.
• Core Skills:
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to navigate complex or sensitive conversations.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical writing skills to produce defensible, clear reports.
• Commitment to trauma-informed, culturally safe, and person-centred practices.
• Digital literacy to navigate CRM case management systems and conduct video meetings (e.g., Microsoft Teams).

What We Offer & Team Culture

• Comprehensive Training: A 3-week initial structured training and accreditation program (facilitated and self-paced), followed by immersive coaching to get you up to speed quickly.
• A Supportive Environment: You will join a collaborative, geographically structured team of about 15 people. We champion a "courageous" and high-performing culture that heavily prioritizes staff wellbeing through team meetings, dedicated "green rooms" for Q&A, and 1:1 coaching.
• Flexible Arrangements: Enjoy hybrid and remote working flexibility.

Mandatory Pre-Employment Checks

• Australian Citizenship is a Mandatory requirement
• Proof of above mentioned qualification is a requirement.

How to Apply

Please submit your updated CV. Crucial: You must embed clear evidence of your qualifications directly inside your CV file so our evaluation team can fast-track your application. Please also ensure your current geographic location is clearly stated.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.