Overview
About us: Aged Care Assessment is a multidisciplinary team that assesses frail clients aged 65+ (50+ for Indigenous clients) to determine their care needs for residential, respite, community care, and rehabilitation programs, aiming to facilitate access to appropriate services through comprehensive, client-centered evaluations involving clients, carers, and providers across Central Queensland.
Responsibilities
About the role: The Aged Care Assessment (ACA) Senior provides leadership, training, and support to clinicians, conducting assessments in hospital or community settings per Commonwealth guidelines and the Aged Care Act 1997, with a focus on social work principles, comprehensive care planning, and ensuring quality, evidence-based practice through effective communication and collaboration within the public health system.
Qualifications
About you: Hold qualifications and registration with the appropriate registration authority to practice in any of the following:
* Occupational Therapy
* Physiotherapy
* Social Work
* Registered Nurse
* Previous Aged Care Assessment experience would be an advantage.
What we offer
Total remuneration value of up to $164,212 p.a. is comprised of:
* An hourly rate between $66.85 - $72.58 p.h.
* 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
* 17.5% leave loading
Additional Benefits
* Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
* Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
* Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
* Paid Parental Leave
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* Discounted Private Health Insurance
* Fitness Passport
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements: It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.
How to apply
To apply, please submit the following:
* Your current CV or resume, including referees.
* A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
* Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.
For assistance
* Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
* Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK5H657549
Applications close: Sunday, 14 September 2025
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Further information
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