Job description
APS 6 – Technical Advisor
The APS6 Technical Advisory has reasonable autonomy and accountability to exercise both initiative and judgment to interpret legislation and policy, in the application of practices and procedures to achieve outcomes within the functions.
Duties
Qualifications (any of the following)
For further details, please contact Mishael Solomon on 02 6162 7317 or email via MSolomon@dfp.com.au
Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.
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.
By clicking 'apply', you give consent that DFP may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you for future employment opportunities. For further information on how DFP process your personal information please review the DFP Information Collection and Privacy Policy via https://www.dfp.com.au/about-us/policies. Do not submit any sensitive personal information in your resume.
- $60.26/Hourly (excluding super)
- Canberra
- Contract (12-months, possible extension)
- Start Date Immediate
The APS6 Technical Advisory has reasonable autonomy and accountability to exercise both initiative and judgment to interpret legislation and policy, in the application of practices and procedures to achieve outcomes within the functions.
Duties
- Providing Health and Allied Health clinical and technical expertise using a coaching and mentoring approach, advising on the most appropriate supports to achieve participant outcomes.
- Managing complex and 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.
- Supporting the agency staff conducting internal and Administrative Appeals Tribunal review of decisions. (AAT)
- Contributing to provision of Health and Allied Health clinical and technical expertise to inform Agency guidance and policy.
- Providing high quality written and telephone advice and record keeping.
Qualifications (any of the following)
- Occupational Therapy
- Prosthetics and Orthotics
- Speech Pathology
- Physiotherapy
- Psychology
- Registered Nursing (must be eligible for AHPRA registration)
- Social Work
- Mental Health Practitioners
- Specialists Behavioural Support Practitioner
- Proven clinical experience in specific allied health expertise.
- Sound professional / clinical knowledge.
- Experience working with people with a disability and/or chronic health conditions.
- Familiar with agency legislation and funding framework.
- Applicants must hold Australian citizenship.
- National Criminal History Records Check and completion of the Agency’s screening checks
For further details, please contact Mishael Solomon on 02 6162 7317 or email via MSolomon@dfp.com.au
Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.
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.
By clicking 'apply', you give consent that DFP may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you for future employment opportunities. For further information on how DFP process your personal information please review the DFP Information Collection and Privacy Policy via https://www.dfp.com.au/about-us/policies. Do not submit any sensitive personal information in your resume.