Job description
Contract Opportunity – APS6 Technical Advisory (Contract until 31 December 2026)
Rate: $60.26 per hour
An established Federal agency is seeking a skilled APS6 Technical Advisory professional to provide expert guidance on complex cases, operational support, and policy implementation. This role involves offering high-quality technical and clinical advice, coaching and mentoring team members, and supporting decision-making aligned with legislative and policy frameworks.
Key Responsibilities:
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-1/policies. Do not submit any sensitive personal information in your resume.
Rate: $60.26 per hour
An established Federal agency is seeking a skilled APS6 Technical Advisory professional to provide expert guidance on complex cases, operational support, and policy implementation. This role involves offering high-quality technical and clinical advice, coaching and mentoring team members, and supporting decision-making aligned with legislative and policy frameworks.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide specialist technical and operational advice for complex and novel cases.
- Support team capability building and mentor junior staff.
- Liaise with stakeholders, delegates, and partners to ensure consistent outcomes.
- Deliver high-quality written and verbal advice, maintaining accurate records.
- Degree or advanced diploma in Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Psychology, Social Work, Speech Pathology, Nursing (AHPRA-eligible), Mental Health, Audiology, Prosthetics & Orthotics, or related Allied Health/Behavioural Support fields.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Critical thinking, decision-making, and adaptability.
- Experience in clinical or allied health advisory roles.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail and confidentiality.
- Disability, hospital, or aged care experience.
- Leadership and mentoring experience.
- Proven ability to provide high-quality systemic and individual-level clinical advice.
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-1/policies. Do not submit any sensitive personal information in your resume.
