Clinical Aged Care Needs Assessor, Statewide Aged Care Assessment Service

Job no: 917313

Work type: Full time

Location: Country SA - Location negotiable, Adelaide CBD

Categories: Allied and Scientific Health, Nursing/Midwifery

• Central Adelaide Local Health Network
• Port Lincoln- SA 5606, Whyalla- SA 5600 and Port Augusta- SA 5700
• Salary RN2 $87,416 - $110,497 + Superannuation + Salary Sacrifice
• Salary AHP2 $91,785 - $106,330 + Superannuation + Salary Sacrifice
• Multiple full time positions available until 30 June 2026

About the Role

RN2 As an Aged Care Needs Assessor – Clinical (ACAS), you'll play a vital role in supporting older Australians and their families by helping them access the care and services they need most. Working across both community and hospital settings, you'll carry out comprehensive, needs-based assessments using the Integrated Assessment Tool (IAT) within the My Aged Care system. Your expertise will ensure that every client's individual circumstances are considered with care and accuracy, while you capture important information to guide the next steps in their aged care journey.

In this role, you'll be more than an assessor – you'll be a trusted source of guidance. By providing up-to-date advice on aged care pathways, including in-home support, residential care, respite and flexible options, you'll empower clients and their carers to make informed choices about their future. Collaboration is key, and you'll work closely with health professionals, service providers and a range of stakeholders to ensure each client receives the right care at the right time. This is a role where your clinical knowledge, empathy, and communication skills come together to make a real and lasting difference in people's lives.

AHP2 As an Assessor with the Central Adelaide Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT), you'll play a vital role in supporting older people to access the right care and services for their needs. Working across both community and hospital settings, you'll carry out comprehensive assessments using the Integrated Assessment Tool (IAT) within the My Aged Care system. By carefully considering each person's individual circumstances and recording accurate information, you'll help ensure that clients receive timely and appropriate support tailored to their situation.

In this role, you'll be a trusted guide for clients and their families, providing clear and up-to-date information on the aged care pathways available – from in-home support to residential, respite, or flexible care options. You'll also collaborate with carers, health professionals, service providers and key stakeholders to create a smooth and supportive experience. This is an opportunity to bring together your clinical expertise, compassion and communication skills to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older South Australians.

About You

Please refer to attached Role Description.

About CALHN

At Central Adelaide (CALHN), we're shaping the future of health through excellence in clinical care, research, and innovation. As South Australia's largest health network, we deliver exceptional, safe and connected healthcare—for our patients, our community, and our people.

With more than 17,000 dedicated employees, every day at CALHN presents an opportunity to make a real impact—not because it's expected, but because our values guide us to be our best.

Join us and be part of a team that's driven by a commitment to a seamless safe and connected experience for all.

Find out more about our stories , our network, and the opportunities to be part of CALHN.

Benefit of Joining CALHN

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

• Salary Benefits: Enjoy flexible salary packaging options, including up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (such as mortgage, rent, utilities and groceries) plus an additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family, plus an annual voluntary flu vaccination to support your wellbeing.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
• Employee Recognition: Join a workplace where our people are celebrated through awards for innovation, collaboration, and outstanding contributions to health.
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

Application Information:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.

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Enquiries to:

Name: Mahesh Sebastian, Clinical Lead Regional

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E-mail:

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Thursday, 16 October 2025

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information

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Advertised: 02 Oct 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time

Applications close: 16 Oct 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time