Aged Care Assessor

Employment Type
: Temporary Full Time to 30 June 2029

Position Classification
: Dependent on Qualifications

Remuneration
Registered Nurse: $ per annum

Allied Health Professional level 1/2: $ $104753 per annum

Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Exercise Physiologist, Social Worker, Speech Pathologist, Dietitian.

Psychologist: $ $113226 per annum

Requisition ID
: REQ600816

Hours Per Week
: Up to 38

Requisition ID
: REQ600816

Applications Close
: 30 August 2025

Interview Details
: Scheduled within 10 days of closing

Southern NSW Local Health District covers a large area of the southern half of NSW. Surrounding the ACT on three sides and all the way down to the Victorian border, it extends from the pristine beaches of the NSW South Coast, the farmlands of the Southern Tablelands, across the picturesque Great Dividing Range and the spectacular Snowy Mountains. We have 18 facilities and our hospitals take care of more than 200,000 people. As we are a major local employer, our staff are a part of our local communities. To find out more on what it is like to live and work in Southern NSW LHD click here – We Are Southern

At Southern NSW Local Health District, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, inclusion is part of everyday practice, and our people are supported to succeed. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others who bring diverse experiences and perspectives to our workforce.

Where you'll be working
There is an abundance of lifestyle benefits available to you in country NSW and you will be amazed at what you will have access to - and it all comes without the queues and crowds of a big city. Forget about sitting in traffic for hours and paying for parking, live in the city you'll be minutes away from work (perhaps even close enough to walk or cycle) and even if you live on a property outside of Goulburn or in one of the neighbouring villages, it's still a much shorter trip than big city living. That's more time for family, friends and recreation. More time to live. Goulburn is 45 minutes from Canberra, 2hrs to the beach and 2hrs from Sydney. Imagine Rural - Southern NSW Local Health District

To find out more on what it is like to live and work in Regional NSW click here The Welcome Experience. and register your details via The Welcome Experience registration.

What You'll Be Doing
The Comprehensive Assessor, also known as a Clinical Assessor, is to assess the care and support needs of frail older people independently and comprehensively within the My Aged Care Assessment Service (MACAS) team. This will include conducting a high-quality person-centred assessment that will help the individual and family to achieve identified goals and outcomes.

Selection Criteria

• Relevant tertiary qualifications as a Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Exercise Physiologist, Social Worker, Speech Pathologist, Dietitian or Psychologist, and current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) where relevant; or eligibility for membership of the relevant board including, Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW), Speech Pathology Australia or Dietitian Association Australia.
• Detailed knowledge of current trends in Aged Care service delivery, with detailed knowledge of the, the legislative requirements under the Aged Care Act 1997 and other relevant legislation and guidelines highly desirable.
• Demonstrated high level of verbal and written communications skills, including developed negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team, including an ability to work across discipline boundaries and in a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritise and organise own work.
• Knowledge of computer systems and the use of databases relevant to comprehensive assessor role.
• Current unrestricted drivers' licence and the ability to maintain. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires. This may involve driving long distances and overnight stays.

If you are an Aboriginal person and seek support in applying for a role, please visit the Stepping Up website, which has been designed to support Aboriginal job applicants in applying for positions at NSW Health. Visit: Stepping up

Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases
This is a Category 'A' position, please read and understand NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015 All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. OASV requirements also include proof of vaccination against influenza and is compulsory for NSW Staff that enter any Residential Aged Care Facility (RACF) or who work in NSW Health owned and operated RACFs.

Australian Work Rights
Please note that to apply for this position you must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia or be able to independently and legally live and work in Australia by way of your own Temporary Visa. For more information, please see

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