Help older people access the care they need, join our supportive multidisciplinary team delivering comprehensive aged care assessments across the Hunter region. Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1/2, Registered Nurse, Social Worker Level 1/2 Remuneration: $74,317.94 - $108,943 per annum (dependant on qualifications) + Superannuation + Salary Packaging Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: REQ644692 Location: Hunter Region Applications Close: Sunday 22nd March 2026
About The Role
The NSW Health Aged Care Assessment Service (Hunter) is seeking a motivated and experienced Clinical Assessor to join our large and supportive multidisciplinary team. In this role, you will undertake comprehensive assessments of older people in both community and hospital settings to determine eligibility for Commonwealth funded aged care services and develop person-centred support plans. Clinical Assessor work closely with older people and their carers to understand their goals, preferences, and support needs. You will collaborate with Geriatricians, General Practitioners, Practice Nurses, other Health Services, and Non-Government organisations to ensure timely access to appropriate care and services. The role involves working across a variety of settings including public and private hospitals, residential aged care facilities (RACFs), and community environments, supporting older people to access the care they need.
Key Details
Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday to Friday
Travel: Some travel required for client assessments and training
Training: Comprehensive orientation including the National Training Program (approximately 6 weeks, based at Wallsend)
Where You'll Be Working
The NSW Health Aged Care Assessment Service is a large, collaborative, and supportive team with the main office based in Wallsend. The team provides assessment services to older people across the community and hospital settings, supporting 26 public and private hospitals and 72 residential aged care facilities within these local government areas. The Service Covers the Hunter Region, Including Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens, Lower Hunter. Following the initial orientation and probation period, assessors will be advised of their primary work location, based on service demand and staffing needs across the region.
About You
You will bring the following:
* Previous experience working in aged care.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work collaboratively with clients, families, carers, and service providers.
* Advanced assessment and problem‐solving skills.
* Excellent time management and organisational abilities.
* Ability to work both independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
* A high level of computer literacy.
Essential Requirements
Must hold a qualification in one of the following: Occupational Therapy, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Social Work, which provides eligibility or membership of the relevant professional association / provisional or general registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Eligibility to drive in NSW including willingness to travel to conduct home visit assessments.
What We Offer
* Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero.
* Proximity to shopping and other services.
* Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full‐time employees).
* 4 weeks annual leave (pro‐rata for part‐time employees).
* 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full‐time nurses).
* Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) – giving you the opportunity for true Work‐life balance.
* Salary packaging options – up to $11,600 plus novated leasing.
* Fitness Passport for health and well‐being – discounted gym options for you and your family.
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members.
Additional Information
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies. We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
Need more information?
Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Melina Psychas on Melina.Psychas@health.nsw.gov.au
Information For Applicants
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2. Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp. 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.
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