We're on the lookout for enthusiastic Allied Health advisors to join us in an F/T contract with extension
**Your new company**
Our Federal Government partner is an independent statutory agency that is responsible for implementing the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), which will support a better life for hundreds of thousands of Australians with a significant and permanent disability and their families and carers. Our client values a positive contemporary attitude to disability.
As a Federal Agency, they work within a legislative and regulatory environment. They adhere to the Australian Public Service Code of Conduct as set out in section 13 of the Public Service Act 1999.
Their work is driven by the Corporate Plan which provides strategic direction to achieve our purpose of making a difference so that people with disability can choose and achieve their goals.
**Your new role**
The APS6 Technical Advisory is required to provide detailed technical, professional, policy, operational support and advice in relation to complex problems. Where required, the role will coordinate and assist in the strategic planning, program and project management and policy development that support the clients objectives to "build a world-leading National Disability Insurance Scheme".
We are seeking multiple advisors to engage in a team membership that may be required to perform work that involves team leadership and management responsibilities requiring the setting of priorities and managing workflows of a team.
Responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:
- Managing sensitive conversations and situations associated with approval of funding.
- Liaising and working with stakeholders, delegates, partners and providers to ensure consistent decision-making and outcome achievement.
- Providing high quality written and telephone advice and record keeping.
(NOTE: the key responsibilities of the role are based on current priorities and may change over time)
**What you'll need to succeed**
- Australian Citizenship
- Qualifications in the following areas: Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Physiotherapy, Registered Nursing (must be eligible for AHPRA registration), Social Work or Specialists Behavioural Support Practitioners
**What you'll get in return**
The client is offering a 37.5 hour working week, with 2 days working from home, and the remainder on site, with a consistent starting and finishing time. The client is offering a work environment that is community focused and provides a healthy work-life balance.
**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.
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