APS 6 - Analyst, Therapies and Assistive Technologies Research The role of the Assistive Technology section within the Disability Evidence Branch is to provide assessments of the benefits, safety and cost-effectiveness of specified disability-related assistive technologies and capital supports, drawing on published literature including clinical and academic studies and reviews.
It will also conduct analysis to identify gaps in assistive technology research relevant to policy and provide advice to Government on a range of other matters relating to the evidence base for future disability policy.
Section members will work closely with colleagues across the Disability Evidence Branch and the Department of Social Services, external experts, and other stakeholders to strengthen the linkages between research, policy and service delivery for people with disability.
The Disability Evidence Branch is recruiting two APS6 Analysts with expertise in assessing disability-related therapies or assistive technologies to work in the Assistive Technology Research section.
Reporting to the Assistant Director, candidates will contribute towards establishing the NDIS Evidence Advisory Committee (EAC), developing annual workplans, supporting the development of technical research reports for EAC consideration, and supporting the management of EAC deliberative processes.
Please review the job pack for the full position description.
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