Key Responsibilities
* Conduct support needs assessments through guided conversations and information gathering.
* Analyse and synthesise participant information and external evidence to support evidence-based outcomes.
* Prepare clear, accurate, and defensible written assessment reports.
* Apply policy, legislation, and procedures using sound judgement and ethical practice.
* Communicate assessment processes and outcomes clearly across virtual and face-to-face settings.
* Escalate complex or high-risk matters appropriately and contribute to continuous service improvement.
* Collaborate across teams to support coordinated and inclusive participant outcomes.
* Maintain accurate records using digital systems while ensuring privacy and confidentiality.
About You
You are compassionate, adaptable, and qualified with strong assessment, interviewing, and stakeholder engagement skills. You can confidently manage complex information, apply sound judgement, and communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
You Will Demonstrate
* Experience conducting support needs assessments or similar person-centred assessments.
* Strong analytical, report writing, and decision-making capability.
* Commitment to inclusive, accessible, and culturally-safe practice.
* Trauma-informed and strengths-based approaches to participant engagement.
* Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
* High levels of professionalism, integrity, and ethical practice.
* Experience working within disability, health, allied health, or community services environments.
Essential Requirements
Recognised tertiary qualification in allied health or a relevant health discipline, including:
* Occupational Therapy
* Physiotherapy
* Speech Pathology
* Social Work
* Dietetics
* Exercise Physiology
* Rehabilitation Counselling
* Counselling
* Psychotherapy
* Nursing (RN or EN)
* Education (clinical background)
* Behaviour Support
Evidence of qualifications must be included within the submitted CV. Experience or accreditation in the I-CAN Support Needs Assessment Tool is highly regarded but not essential. Applicants must hold Australian Citizenship at the time of application.
Positions can be based in any geographical location including Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast, Western Suburbs, Logan, Central Coast, and Far North Queensland.
Roles will be full-time business hours through to 31st December with view to extension. The position offers an hourly rate of $61.86 + super.
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection, and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
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