APS 6 level Technical Advisory

HOBAN Recruitment is seeking an experienced APS6-level Technical Advisory Officer to join a leading Federal Government agency based in PARRAMATTA NSW. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified health or allied health professional to contribute to high‑quality, consistent and participant‑centred decision making across complex matters.

About the Role
As an APS6 level Technical Advisory Officer, you will provide advanced clinical, technical and professional advice to support complex and novel cases. Working under limited direction, you will apply critical thinking, expert judgement and an in‑depth understanding of relevant frameworks to guide decision‑making and deliver high‑quality outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing subject matter expertise using a coaching and mentoring approach.
• Delivering high‑quality technical, clinical and operational advice on complex matters.
• Supporting consistency in planning and access decision-making processes.
• Managing sensitive conversations regarding supports and funding.
• Collaborating with stakeholders, partners, delegates and providers.
• Preparing clear, accurate written advice, documentation and record keeping.
• Leading or coordinating team tasks, including workflow management and capability development.

Benefits

• Competitive pay rate of $60.26 per hour, including casual loading, providing you with financial stability and recognition for your expertise.
• 12% superannuation to secure your future and support your retirement planning.
• ASAP start date, allowing you to embark on this exciting opportunity without delay.
• Full-time position, offering 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, enabling a healthy work-life balance and time.
• Opportunity to contribute to complex and meaningful work supporting Australians with disability.
• Collaborative team environment committed to professional excellence.
• Hybrid working arrangements may be available (office and occasional WFH).

About You
You are a capable, autonomous professional known for strong judgement, clinical reasoning and stakeholder engagement. You bring a proactive and adaptable mindset, thriving in environments with competing priorities and complex information.

Required qualifications (degree/diploma level or above) in either:

• Occupational Therapy
• Physiotherapy
• Speech Pathology
• Psychology
• Prosthetics & Orthotics
• Registered Nursing (AHPRA‑eligible)
• Social Work
• Mental Health practice
• Specialist Behavioural Support
• Medico‑Legal Allied Health
• Audiology

You will also demonstrate:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Critical thinking and sound decision‑making capabilities.
• Ability to build positive working relationships and guide junior staff.
• Effective time management under pressure.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Professional discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive information.
• Competence using Microsoft Office and other relevant systems.

Desirable experience includes:

• Disability, hospital or aged care experience.
• Clinical advisory experience at individual and systemic levels.
• Experience providing mentoring, leadership or oversight of team deliverables.
• Experience supporting complex assessments or decision‑making processes.

Please note you do need to be an AUSTRALIAN CITIZEN for this Federal Government role.
Positions close for submissions on MONDAY 30th March 2026 COB.

At HOBAN we encourage applications from people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people of all genders, LGBTI people, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We provide reasonable adjustments; including alternate formats to the recruitment process for individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please email our Adjustments Coordinator at adjustments@hoban.com.au or visit hoban.com.au/adjustments for additional contact details.