Are you an experienced clinician passionate about supporting older Australians to live with dignity, independence and choice?
We are seeking compassionate and skilled Triage and Clinical Assessors to join our Aged Care Assessment Service (ACAS) team. In this rewarding role, you will use your clinical knowledge and judgement to assess client needs, determine eligibility for aged care supports and help connect people with the right services at the right time.
This is an opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation committed to delivering high quality, person-centred care and positive community outcomes.
About the Role
As a Triage and Clinical Assessor, you will:
* Conduct phone-based triage and clinical assessments through the My Aged Care portal
* Assess clients’ medical, cognitive, mobility and psychosocial needs
* Determine appropriate assessment pathways and support options
* Complete Comprehensive and Home Support Assessments using the Integrated Assessment Tool (IAT)
* Develop support plans and make referrals aligned to client goals
* Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders across the aged care sector
* Maintain accurate client records and ensure compliance with legislative requirements
* Support a positive ageing approach focused on wellness, independence and choice
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
* Tertiary qualifications as a Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist or Social Worker
* Current AHPRA registration or eligibility for AASW membership
* Knowledge of the aged care and community care sector
* Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
* Strong administrative and organisational skills
* Experience using digital assessment tools and client management systems
* A genuine commitment to person-centred care and service excellence
About Us
Uniting Communities is a leading, inclusive not-for profit community services organisation working alongside more than 80,000 South Australians each year to reduce inequality, improve wellbeing, overcome disadvantage, and support people to live the best lives they can. We value diversity and are committed to providing respectful, accessible services.
Why Work For Us?
* In addition to your salary, you can package up to $15,900 per year pre-tax and additionally a $2,650 Meals and Entertainment card.
* How could working for a Not-For-Profit impact your take home pay? Visit our salary packaging provider for details - Access Pay
* 12 Weeks Paid Maternity Leave
* 1 Week Paid Cultural Leave for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Staff
* 1 Day of Community Engagement Leave
Check out our additional benefits at www.unitingcommunities.org
What Next?
Please attach a cover letter addressing the role and a current resume.
Due to the role being available for immediately, we will be shortlisting and interviewing applications as they are submitted.
As an organisation, we are committed to protecting children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff are required to work within our code of conduct and undergo relevant pre-employment checks