APS6 Supports Needs Shepparton
Fay ThomasListed 9 Sep 2026
Closes 9 Oct 2026
Allied Health Professional looking to move into Government
Reasons to Apply - At a Glance
- Meaningful, participant-focused work - play a key role in shaping outcomes for people with disability through high-quality, person-centred assessments.
- Join a growing Federal Government agency with a strong focus on operational excellence and career development.
- Enjoy stability with a hybrid work model, competitive hourly rate, and potential for extension or permanency.
Your new company
Your organisation delivers a national support system for Australians living with disability, funding essential services tailored to individual needs and helping people achieve their goals. As a growing Federal Government agency focused on operational excellence, this role offers a chance to contribute to meaningful initiatives and take your career to the next level.
Your new role
You will be responsible for:
- Conducting comprehensive support needs assessments by engaging with participants and their representatives to gather detailed, accurate information, ensuring a respectful, trauma-informed and person-centred approach throughout the process.
- Analysing, interpreting and synthesising complex information and external evidence to develop clear, evidence-based assessments that accurately reflect individual circumstances and inform appropriate support outcomes.
- Preparing high-quality written assessment reports that are clear, consistent and aligned with legislative and policy frameworks, ensuring decisions are transparent, defensible and uphold ethical standards.
- Communicating effectively with participants, families and stakeholders across a range of channels, explaining assessment processes and outcomes in a way that is accessible, inclusive and easy to understand.
What you'll need to succeed
The successful applicant will demonstrate:
- A recognised tertiary qualification in an allied health or relevant clinical discipline (such as Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Social Work, Psychology, Nursing or similar), is a requirement for the role.
- Strong assessment capability and background, with the ability to gather, interpret and synthesise complex information to support clear, evidence-based decision-making.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to convey complex or sensitive information in a clear, respectful and accessible way across diverse audiences.
- Sound judgement and problem-solving ability, with experience applying policy and managing risk to deliver consistent, high-quality outcomes in a complex environment.
What you'll get in return
- Temporary Assignment until December 31st, 2026, with a view to extension or permanency.
- Full-time & hybrid working arrangement must be available in the office during the training period
- Hourly rate of $61.86 + super.
- An Australian Citizenship & Tertiary qualification (proof required) is mandatory.
- Multiple positions available in Shepparton (a highly favourable location).
What you need to do now
If this role sounds like something you'd be interested in pursuing, click 'Apply Now' or forward your current CV to fay.thomas@hays.com Please include a short summary outlining your suitability for the role, along with the location to which you are applying.
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