Assessment Officer

1 week ago

Secret Harbour, Western Australia South Metropolitan Health Service Full time
Overview

Assessment Officer - Aged Care Non-Clinical

Join to apply for the Assessment Officer - Aged Care Non-Clinical role at South Metropolitan Health Service.

This is where jobs become careers, passion finds its purpose, and your voice finds its place. South Metropolitan Health Service (SMHS) is part of the Rockingham Peel Group and delivers health services across Peel, Rockingham and Kwinana.

SMHS delivers quality, safe and effective hospital and health services within a catchment area of more than 3300 square kilometres across the southern half of Perth. Our vision is Excellent health care, every time.

Position Description

The Assessment Officer (AO) works with the aged care assessment service multi-disciplinary team to provide non-clinical aged care assessments independently in a home or community setting, for older adult clients. The AO uses the Integrated Assessment Tool (IAT) and My Aged Care (MAC) systems to identify care needs and eligibility, supporting access to appropriate care including Commonwealth Government subsidised aged care entry level services.

Rockingham General Hospital and Murray District Hospital provide inpatient, outpatient, palliative and allied health services. SMHS aims to provide high quality health care across its network.

Values and Equity

Our Values guide our work in every action, including recruitment and employment. SMHS encourages Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTI communities, and people with disability to apply. We ask applicants to bring their expertise to our workforce.

Want to know more?

Contact Sarah Henry on 0466 131 380.

Your Application

Your application should include:

  • A covering letter
  • A copy of your current CV
  • A statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages
  • Names and contact details of two current referees who can attest to your suitability for this role

Documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Allow time to complete the online application process and attach documentation. If you experience difficulties applying online, contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for assistance during business hours.

Employee Benefits
  • Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Flexible leave arrangements
  • Other professional and location-based allowances
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Eligibility

Are you eligible? To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments).

WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating discrimination. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply. WA Health policies require criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process; a working with children check and a pre-employment health assessment may also be required.

This is a recruitment pool for Permanent, Fixed Term and Casual appointments at various hours per fortnight with the possibility of extensions and/or permanency. Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 30/09/2026.

Lodgement is system generated. Submissions after 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted. Late or email applications will not be considered.

Seniority level
  • Entry level
Employment type
  • Full-time
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