APS6 Support Needs Assessor

We're seeking experienced and people-focused APS6 level Support Needs Assessors to join a national, high-impact program within a federal government agency. These roles are available across Australia (including Geelong and Melbourne VIC), with flexible hybrid working arrangements.

This is a full-time opportunity suited to allied health and clinical professionals who are confident conducting assessments, analysing evidence, and producing clear, defensible reports in a structured environment.

As a Support Needs Assessor, you'll play a critical role in delivering high-quality, person-centred assessments that inform consistent and transparent outcomes for participants.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct structured and semi-structured interviews with participants and their supports
• Gather, analyse, and interpret clinical and functional information
• Prepare clear, evidence-based assessment reports to support planning decisions
• Apply policy, frameworks, and guidelines consistently in all assessment work
• Communicate respectfully with participants, families, and stakeholders
• Identify and escalate complex or high-risk matters appropriately
• Manage a high-volume caseload in a fast-paced environment
• Contribute to a collaborative, quality-driven team culture

Mandatory Qualifications

Candidates must hold:

• A recognised tertiary qualification in allied health, such as:
• Occupational Therapy
• Physiotherapy
• Speech Pathology
• Social Work
• Dietetics
• Exercise Physiology
• Rehabilitation Counselling
• Counselling
• Psychotherapy

OR

• A tertiary qualification in a relevant health discipline, such as:
• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Enrolled Nurse (EN)
• Clinicians with an Education degree
• NDIS Behaviour Support Practitioner

What We're Looking For

• Experience conducting support needs assessments or similar person-centred assessments
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret and synthesise evidence
• Excellent written communication, particularly report writing
• Confident interviewing and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to apply policy and structured frameworks consistently
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities

Desirable Experience

• Experience administering support needs assessments or similar frameworks
• Strong commitment to person-centred and strengths-based approaches
• Experience or accreditation with the I-CAN Support Needs Assessment Tool (highly regarded but not essential)

Why Apply?

• Contribute to a nationally significant program supporting people with disability
• Work in a structured, supportive, and collaborative team environment
• Comprehensive onboarding and training, including accreditation in assessment tools [
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements
• Opportunity to build assessment expertise at APS6 level

How to Apply

If you meet the criteria above and are ready to contribute to a high-impact national program, we are looking to hear from you. Submit your application today!

Please note you that must have Australia Citizenship to be considered.

Assignment Length: Till 31st December 2026
Applications close: COB, Thursday 11th June

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We appreciate your understanding and thank you for your interest in this opportunity.

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.