Hunter New England Local Health District
Reference number
REQ633771
Occupation
Registered Nurse
Work type
Part-Time
Location
Port Macquarie & Mid-North Coast
Salary Information
$ $
Closing date
05 March 2026 at 11:59pm
Bring your compassion, clinical expertise, and teamwork skills to a role where your work truly matters
Remuneration: $ $59.38 per hour (dependent on qualifications) + superannuation + salary packaging
Location: Taree Community Health Service
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time – Until August 2026
Position Classification: Registered Nurse, Social Worker Level 1/2, Physiotherapist Level 1/2, Psychologist, Occupational Therapist Level 1/2
Hours Per Week: 36
Requisition ID: REQ633771
Applications Close: Thursday 5th March 2026
About the role
Join a collaborative, client-centred team making a meaningful difference in the lives of older people across the Lower Mid North Coast. As an Aged Care Assessor within the Single Assessment Service, you will conduct ACAT assessments in community and hospital settings. You'll evaluate individual care needs and determine eligibility for government-subsidised aged care services, supporting older people to access the right care at the right time. Assessments are completed using a mobile computing environment, enabling flexible, on-the-go clinical work.
What you'll be doing
* Conduct comprehensive ACAT assessments across community and hospital environments
* Evaluate client needs and recommend appropriate aged care services
* Work within a mobile digital platform to document and manage assessments
* Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary services to ensure holistic care planning
Your team
You'll work alongside a dedicated group of ACAT Assessors and partner with a wide multidisciplinary network including:
* Transition Aged Care Program (TACP)
* Dementia Support and Psychogeriatric Services
* Podiatry, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology & Physiotherapy
Positions are well supported by an experienced Administration Team and Health Service Manager.
About you
* A confident, friendly, and compassionate clinician
* A strong team player who thrives in a cohesive environment
* Comfortable working autonomously across varied settings
* Committed to high-quality, person-centred care
If you're not yet qualified as an ACAT Assessor, we will support you with the required training. Successful applicants will complete the Single Assessment Training for ACAT Assessors and receive ongoing professional support. A passion for continuous professional development is essential.
Why join us?
* Work within a highly supportive multidisciplinary team
* Diverse clinical work across hospital and community settings
* Structured training and professional development pathways
* Make a genuine impact on the wellbeing of older people
Requirements:
Candidates must hold one of the below:
* Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
* Must hold as a minimum a bachelor's degree in social work which provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers, or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer.
* Must hold qualifications recognised for registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia. Must hold general registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia.
* Must hold qualifications recognised for registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia. From 1 July 2012, must hold general registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.
* Must hold a four-year degree in psychology, being a three-year degree with a fourth-year honours in psychology, or a qualification deemed equivalent by the employer, and be registered (general) or eligible for registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia via AHPRA.
What we offer
At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:
* Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
* Proximity to shopping and other services
* Salary packaging options
* Fitness Passport
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
* Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
Additional Information:
* To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
* An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies.
* We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
Need more information?
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Information for Applicants:
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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.