Clinical Aged Care Needs Assessor Clinician - Location Negotiable within MLHD
Employment Type: Casual opportunities available
Position Classification: Dependent upon qualifications and experience
Remuneration: $36.39 - $57.10 per hour(+ super + casual loading)
Requisition ID: REQ593362
Applications Close: 21 August 2025
Are you a talented Clinician looking to make a significant impact within regional communities?
Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) are looking for motivated, enthusiastic and passionate clinicians who are ready for a new adventure.
Click here to discover why MLHD is the right place to grow your career and contribute to healthier communities.
About the role:
Join a high performing multidisciplinary team, where you will provide high level clinical assessments. The role of the Clinical Aged Care Needs Assessor is to utilise the Integrated Assessment Tool to determine the care needs of frail older people in any setting and facilitate access to available care services appropriate to their care needs.
As the Clinical Aged Care Needs Assessor, you will be responsible for:
Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to optimise the health care and wellbeing of each client and their loved ones.
Coordinate and facilitate access to the most appropriate type and classification of aged care and other support services that best meets the Client's current, assessed care needs.
Supporting complex cases with a variety of challenges and considerations to navigate
To see all role requirements please review the Position Description.
What MLHD offer:
- Make a Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.
- Attractive Remuneration – Enjoy competitive pay aligned with your skills and experience.
- Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
- Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs Fitness Passport and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.
About You
Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:
- High level of professionalism with ability to work independently and as part of a large team
- Exemplary communication skills, both written and verbal
- Minimum 1 year experience in Australia directly delivering services in aged care settings and/or to aged persons.
- Tertiary qualification in a health-related discipline directly related to health, aged care, or related specialist area (nursing, occupational therapy, social work, physiotherapy, psychology), with full AHPRA registration or eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Work.
How to Apply
Embrace the infinite opportunities to lead with compassion and make a lasting impact within our community. Contact Kylie Ford, A/Manager Aged Care Assessment Services on 02 6053 4917 or Kylie.Ford1@health.nsw.gov.au for a confidential chat.
Apply Online! Your application will require you to include a current resume, cover letter, relevant qualifications and completion of the application questionnaire.
MLHD values diversity and is committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTI, people with a disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
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