12 month assignment with Federal Government agency based in Central Ballarat
**Your new company**
Our client is a Federal Government Agency responsible for delivering a national scheme. Our client's primary focus is ensuring the inclusion and support of those affected by disabilities. They work with many organisations in the community in order to achieve this goal. This opportunity lies within the technical advisory branch of the agency and is well suited to allied health clinicians with specialist experience within the disability sector.
**Your new role**
In this new role you will provide detailed technical, professional, policy, operational support and advice in relation to complex disabilities and health-related supports. Be responsible for providing specialist technical, clinical and operational advice in relation to complex cases and support requests. You will support partners and planners to approve NDIS support plans in specific areas that require specialist knowledge. You will also participate in improving service delivery and ensuring correct support is provided to those with complex disabilities. Where required, the role will coordinate and assist in the strategic planning, program and project management and policy development that support the NDIA's objectives to "build a world-leading National Disability Insurance Scheme".
Key responsibilities include:
- Provide solutions and support delegates with advice when complex responses are required
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure consistent decision-making
- Contribute to policy and operational guidelines to maximise performance
- Ensure high quality written advice and record keeping
- Promote a supportive and positive work environment
- Providing high quality written and telephone advice and record keeping.
- Central Ballarat Location
- Core Business Hours, Monday-Friday
- $60.26/ hour plus 11% Superannuation
- 12-month initial contract with the likelihood of extension
**What you'll need to succeed**
In order to succeed in this role, you will hold an allied health qualification with experience in complex clinical advisory. Your expertise and experience in the disability industry will allow you to achieve this role as you provide your expertise to other staff.
**Key requirements include**:
- Preferred Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy and registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Qualifications in the following areas are also accepted: Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Social Work, Mental Health Practitioners, Behaviour Support Practitioners or Medico Legal Allied Health
- Proven understanding and knowledge of disability and its impact on individuals
- Strong interpersonal skills - strong report writing skills are essential
- Ability to provide coaching and training to staff, including presentation of evidence
- An understanding of insurance and compensation systems
- ** Australian Citizenship is a mandatory requirement**
**What you'll get in return**
In return for your commitment to this role, you will receive an initial 12-month assignment to work in a rewarding position with this Federal Agency. You will also receive an excellent hourly rate at an APS6 level. This position allows work from home flexibility and is looking for immediate starts pending clearances.
**What you need to do now**
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
Ashlie Ross - Recruitment Consultant
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