Clinical Assessor, Single Assessment System Program
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Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Dietician Level 1/2, Exercise Physiologist Level 1/2, Occupational Therapist Level 1/2, Physiotherapist Level 1/2, Podiatrist Level 1/2, Psychologist, Registered Nurse, Social Worker Level 1/2, Speech Pathologist Level 1/2
Remuneration: $36.39 - $57.10 Per Hour, Plus Super
Hours Per Week: Up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ
Applications Close: 7 October 2025
Location: Negotiable
Where You'll Be Working: Population and Community Health (PaCH) is part of South Eastern Sydney Local Health District. PaCH provides community health services that give care to individuals, families and carers, as well as population health services that focus on the whole community or key groups within the community. PaCH\'s services are provided at the District\'s hospitals, community-based facilities including child and family health centres, community health centres and specialist clinics. We work with other service providers across South Eastern Sydney Local Health District, including hospitals and mental health services. Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District.
What You\'ll Be Doing: The clinical assessor undertakes a complex aged care assessment using the Integrated Assessment Tool (IAT) addressing the medical, physical, cognitive, psychosocial, cultural, environmental and social aspects of older people referred for assessment via the My Aged Care Contact Centre. The clinical assessor formulates a support plan that best meets the needs of the older person and their carer within the resources available. The clinical assessor works within the guidelines set by the Single Aged Care System Assessment Services Contract Statement of requirements, the My Aged Care Assessment Manual 2024 and the Aged Care Act 1997.
Benefits :
- Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay. Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
- Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
- Discounted Private Health Insurance.
- Opportunity to apply for Continuing Education allowance based on tertiary qualifications attained where applicable.
- Opportunity to obtain Clinical Nurse Specialist status where relevant.
- Qualifications in accordance with Schedule C of the NSW Health Service Health Professionals (State) Award, Public Health System Nurses and Midwives (State) Award or for psychologist, a recognised 4 year degree in psychology in line with the NSW Health and Community Employees’ Psychologists (State) Award 2024 and current registration with a relevant Registration Board (AHPRA), or membership or eligible for membership of relevant recognised profession body and demonstrated commitment to ongoing qualified learning.
- Minimum of one year demonstrated experience in Australia or overseas directly delivering services in aged care settings and/or to aged persons (such as geriatric evaluation, rehabilitation, palliative care, community nursing), including to people living with dementia.
- Demonstrated high level written, verbal and interpersonal skills, to engage patients/clients and work effectively with the multi-disciplinary team.
- Demonstrated ability to proactively engage with patients/clients to enhance service delivery and to guide others in providing service excellence.
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and apply professional and ethical boundaries when dealing with complex situations.
- Proficient skills in professional and clinical digital technologies i.e. eMR, CHOC, My Aged Care, Microsoft Office applications.
- Detailed knowledge and understanding of risk management, safety and quality principles and the role of the Clinical Assessor in applying these principles.
- Current unrestricted NSW drivers\' licence and willingness to travel in accordance with the demands of the position.
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Information For Applicants:
- An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
- Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description
- Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer
- We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support ( ) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website
Note: This description consolidates information from the original posting and retains the core requirements, benefits and inquiries related to the role without additional formatting or non-essential boilerplate.
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