APS6 Support Needs Assessor

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

Location: Western Australia (Hybrid / Remote with occasional local office visits)
Work Type: Full-time hours preferred
(Part-time considered at 3 - 4 days minimum)

Temp Contract: Monday, 13 July 2026 until end of the year (high possibility of extension)
Pay rate: $61.86 ph + super

Australian Citizenship is a MUST for this position
Proof of qualification is a requirement.

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.

Role Details:
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.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience administering support needs assessments or utilising 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).

How to Apply

If interested in the position please click on "APPLY" and submit your updated resume.

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.

For confidential discussion email avani.limaye@randstad.com.au

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.