Ostara Australia is an approved member of the National Panel of Assessors (NPA) by the Department of Social Services (DSS).
Ostara employs NPA Assessors who are independent contractors (fee for service) approved by DSS to conduct Ongoing Support (OSA) and Supported Wage (SWS) Assessments across all ESA’s in New South Wales (NSW), Victoria (VIC), Queensland (QLD) and Western Australia (WA).

Required Qualifications & Experience

To be eligible to become an approved NPA Assessor all potential Assessors are required to hold the following qualifications and experience:
Diploma or Higher-level qualification in an allied health field such as:

  • Occupational Therapy
  • Physiotherapy
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Psychology
  • Rehabilitation Counsellor
  • Vocational Training

with at least two years of practical experience in disability employment or a related field.

The DSS & Ostara require all approved members of the National Panel of Assessors to hold a current Working with Children’s Check (Blue Card for QLD), National Criminal Check (valid within a 2-year period) and hold Professional Indemnity Insurance. NPA Assessors will conduct Ongoing Support Assessment (OSA) and Supported Wage Assessments (SWS) on behalf of Ostara Australia. All Assessments are expected to be conducted onsite with the DES providers, participants, and employers (where applicable).

Role

NPA Assessors will conduct Ongoing Support Assessment (OSA) and Supported Wage Assessments (SWS) on behalf of Ostara Australia. 
All Assessments are expected to be conducted onsite with the DES providers, employers, and participants.

Requirements

  • Ability to communicate effectively with a wide cross-section of stakeholders.
  • Ability to handle sensitive information in a secure and appropriate manner.
  • High level of skill required to assess barriers and negotiate appropriate solutions to meet the needs of people with disability.
  • High-level problem-solving skills.
  • High level report writing skills.
  • Initiative and organisational skills to manage assessments and follow up autonomously,
  • Ability to work within strict timeframes and compliance requirements.

Assessor Standards

  • We treat all individuals with dignity and respect.
  • We recognise and promote an individual’s freedom of expression and right to seek information.
  • We ensure that all individuals are free from discrimination, exploitation, abuse, harm, neglect, and violence.
  • We strive for feedback to seek opportunities for continued improvement.
  • We ensure all personal information is kept confidential and private.
    We ensure our assessment services professionally and in line with the guidelines to ensure the person with disability receives an accurate and fair assessment.
  • We create a space that promotes community and cultural connection for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
  • We deliver a service that is responsive and open to diversity including disability, age, gender, culture, heritage, language, faith, sexual identity, relationship status, and any other factor.

To apply for a role with us, please email your resume to npa@ostara.org.au 

Attention: NPA Recruitment