Clinical Assessor - Single Assessment System Program
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 30 June 2028
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1/2, Physiotherapist Level 1/2, Registered Nurse, Social Worker Level 1/2
Remuneration: $72,152.53 - $104,753 per annum plus Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ579417
Location: Negotiable
Applications Close Date: 12 June 2025
What you'll be doing
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1/2, Physiotherapist Level 1/2, Registered Nurse, Social Worker Level 1/2
Remuneration: $72,152.53 - $104,753 per annum plus Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ579417
Location: Negotiable
Applications Close Date: 12 June 2025
What you'll be doing
The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.
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.
The Clinical Assessor also conducts Residential Aged Care (RAC) Funding Assessments using AN-ACC (Australian National Aged Care Classification) Assessment Tool in My Aged care System (applies to Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Registered Nurses with a minimum of five years qualified only).
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.
The Clinical Assessor also conducts Residential Aged Care (RAC) Funding Assessments using AN-ACC (Australian National Aged Care Classification) Assessment Tool in My Aged care System (applies to Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Registered Nurses with a minimum of five years qualified only).
The Benefits
- Up to 12 allocated days off each year in addition to annual leave.
- 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.(For Nurses)
- Opportunity to obtain Clinical Nurse Specialist status where relevant. (For Nurses)
Selection Criteria
- Qualifications in accordance with Schedule C of the NSW Health Service Health Professionals (State) Award or Public Health System Nurses and Midwives (State) Award 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 professional learning.
- Demonstrated core competency skills in comprehensive assessment of frail older people as community clients or inpatients.
- Demonstrated high level written, verbal and interpersonal skills, to both 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.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions, please contact Brett Mccormick via email at Brett.Mccormick@health.nsw.gov.au
Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.
Information for applicants
- 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.
- SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Workforce that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website.
