Aged Care Assessor

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

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: REQ621758

Applications Close: 22 November 2025

Interview Details: Scheduled within 10 days of closing

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.

Support for

• Applicants for this position may qualify for the NSW Health Rural Health Workforce Incentives Scheme (RHWIS)
• Working within SNSWLHD
• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Salary packaging options
• Health and Wellbeing benefits including Fitness Passport, and annual Influenza vaccinations
• A team that values your expertise, invests in your development and supports your lifestyle
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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.

We look forward to learning more about you and what you can bring to our team

Information for applicants

Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As part of this commitment, the Stepping Up website has been developed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants through the NSW Health recruitment process. The site provides guidance, resources, and tools to help applicants confidently apply for roles and build meaningful careers in health.

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Southern NSW Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

At Southern NSW Local Health District, we're 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.

If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport.

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