Clinical Needs Assessor (Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Social Worker, Speech Pathologist Lvl 1/2, Registered Nurse) - Aged Care Assessment Service - Perm FT
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week
Location: Health Services Building Liverpool
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1/2, Physiotherapist Level 1/2, Social Worker Level 1/2, Speech Pathologist Lvl 1/2, Registered Nurse
Remuneration: Dependant on Classification
Occupational Therapist Level 1/2: $73,427.00 - $104,753.00 per annum
Physiotherapist Level 1/2: $73,427.00 - $104,753.00 per annum
Social Worker Level 1/2: $73,427.00 - $104,753.00 per annum
Speech Pathologist Lvl 1/2: $73,427.00 - $104,753.00 per annum
Registered Nurse: $72,152.53 - $101,299.48 per annum
Requisition ID: REQ574542
Application Close Date: 25/05/2025
Interview Date Range: 28/05/2025 – 04/06/2025
Contact Details: Jane Nguyen – 02 8738 4868 | Jane.Nguyen@health.nsw.gov.au
About the Opportunity
We are seeking an adaptable and compassionate individual to join our team as the Clinical Needs Assessor.
If you have a passion for working with older persons, possess strong teamwork and communication skills, and have previously worked in the aged care sector, we encourage you to apply.
In this role, you will conduct complex aged care assessments using the Integrated Assessment Tool (IAT). These assessments will address the medical, physical, cognitive, psychosocial, cultural, environmental and social aspects of older people referred for assessment via My Aged Care.
What You'll be Doing
The clinical assessor formulates a support plan that best meets the needs of the older person and their carer within the resources available.
Works within the guidelines set by the Single Aged Care Assessment System Contract and Statement of requirements, the My Aged Care Assessment Manual 2024 and the Aged Care Act 1997 and any amendments.
Where You'll Be Working
SWSLHD Primary & Community Health provides a comprehensive range of community-based services designed to improve and maintain the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities across South Western Sydney.
These services include prevention, early intervention, assessment, acute and post-acute treatment, health maintenance, and continuing care. The team supports diverse populations, offering specialised programs for children, young people, older adults, and at-risk communities.
With over 800 dedicated staff, including Aboriginal Health Workers, nurses, doctors, and allied health professionals, the service ensures high-quality care close to where people live.
The focus on community health and wellbeing makes SWSLHD Primary & Community Health an ideal place to work, providing opportunities for professional growth and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the community.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
- Hold tertiary qualifications as per clinical discipline (nursing, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, social work) with full AHPRA registration or part of or eligible to be part of a relevant professional association.
- Willingness to undertake the Transition Training (during the Program Transition Period). Completion of training requirements as specified under the My Aged Care Workforce Learning Strategy 2023.
- Demonstrated a minimum of one year experience in 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 understanding/experience of the provision of community-based support services to the aged reflecting wellness/reablement approach to clients, including assessment, care planning, monitoring, and evaluation processes.
- Previous experience performing in a KPI environment to ensure good quality client outcomes.
- Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.
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Additional Information
Salary Packaging
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Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
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