Clinical Assessment Officer

Employment Status: Part time, maximum term

No. of Vacancies: 1

- Part-time position (0.4 FTE, 2 days per week) available until 31 December 2026

- Supporting older people in an engaged and supportive team

- Ability to transfer or take LSL (Long Service Leave) within Local Government

About Merri-bek City Council

Merri-bek City Council is a progressive council of 175,000 residents. Our council area sits within the banks of the Merri Creek and the Moonee Ponds Creek, and includes Brunswick, Coburg, Fawkner, Glenroy, Gowanbrae, Hadfield, Oak Park and Pascoe Vale. The city is vibrant and energetic, known for its active community, cultural diversity, creative industries and the arts. Our long‑term vision has ambitious goals for environmental sustainability, social justice, community wellbeing, and creating great places. With the Civic Centre located in Coburg, 8 kilometres north of Melbourne’s CBD, there are excellent public transport options and great food and cafés right at the doorstep.

About the role

The Early Years and Youth Branch is seeking a part‑time Clinical Assessment Officer. The position is responsible for undertaking comprehensive assessments in client’s homes for people that are 65 years or older (50 years or older for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people) who require assistance with everyday tasks.

Working as part of a consortium under the Single Assessment System (SAS) which has been established by the Health Department to simplify and improve access to aged care services. The role will work closely with the consortia partners and their staff to ensure service consistency. This position works alongside the Non‑Clinical Aged Care and RAC Assessors to deliver Comprehensive/Clinical Assessment Services in a streamlined client‑focused manner that supports the Assessment process and overall experience for clients.

The person we are looking for will have excellent communication skills, interpersonal and problem‑solving skills with the ability to manage their own workload.

Skills and experience required to perform the role

- Tertiary Qualification in a health‑related discipline directly related to health, aged care or specialist area such as Allied Health or Social Work (Current unrestricted registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or other relevant professional association).

- Minimum of 3 years demonstrated experience directly delivering services in aged care settings and/or to aged persons (such as geriatric evaluation, rehabilitation, palliative care, community nursing), including to people living with dementia and in community settings including work with culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

- Demonstrated experience or knowledge of Aged Care Assessment.

- Demonstrated experience or an understanding of My Aged Care and Commonwealth funded aged services.

- Understanding and experience using the Integrated Assessment Tool with clients.

- Current Driver’s Licence and Working with Children Check.

What the role can offer

- Extensive opportunities for training & career development

- A real sense of work‑life balance & flexible work options

- Wellness programs

Further support offered for our staff

- Up to 20 weeks primary & up to 5 weeks secondary parental leave

- Purchase leave

- Ceremonial leave

- Gender affirmation leave

- Family violence leave

For further information about this position please contact Amy Carson, Unit Manager Children’s Services on 9240 2384.

Please note that when applying for this role you may be required to attach your valid Driver's Licence, WWCC and Qualifications. Please have these ready when completing your application.

How to apply

Please fill out an application using our online recruitment system. You will be required to upload your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience. Applications must be submitted online only; email will not be accepted.

Equal opportunity employer statement

Merri-bek City Council is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, people with disability, and people from every culture, sexuality and gender identity, age and ethnic background. Merri-bek City Council is a Child Safe organisation.

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