APS6 Support Needs Assessor

We are currently seeking experienced Allied Health and Health Professionals to join a large-scale national project as APS6 Support Needs Assessors.

This is a meaningful opportunity to contribute to improving outcomes for NDIS participants by delivering high-quality, person-centred assessments.

About the RoleAs a Support Needs Assessor, you will play a critical role in conducting evidence-based assessments to support NDIS participants. You will gather, analyse and interpret participant information to produce clear, consistent recommendations that reflect individual needs and circumstances.

Key Details

• End Date: 31 December 2026 (with possible extension)
• Hourly Rate: $61.86 per hour (excluding super)
• Work Type: Full-time ONLY
• Location: National

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting participant assessments through interviews and information gathering
• Analysing evidence and preparing detailed assessment reports
• Applying a person-centred, strengths-based and trauma-informed approach
• Engaging with participants, families and stakeholders respectfully and clearly
• Ensuring decisions align with legislation, policy, and best practice frameworks

Mandatory Requirements
Applicants must hold a recognised tertiary qualification in:

Allied Health disciplines such as:

• Occupational Therapy
• Physiotherapy
• Speech Pathology
• Social Work
• Dietetics
• Exercise Physiology
• Rehabilitation Counselling
• Counselling / Psychotherapy

OR a relevant health discipline such as:

• Registered Nurse (RN) or Enrolled Nurse (EN)
• Clinician with an Education degree
• NDIS Behaviour Support Practitioner

✅ Important: Evidence of your qualification must be included within your CV.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to commence on the specified start date
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Strong communication, assessment and analytical skills
• Demonstrated commitment to person-centred and inclusive practice

Desirable Experience

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

Why Apply?

• Contribute to an impactful national initiative supporting people with disability
• Work within a collaborative and purpose-driven environment
• Flexible work arrangements available
• Attractive hourly rate with potential extension

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 www.hoban.com.au/adjustments for additional contact details.