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Health Clinician
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Hunter New England Local Health District
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REQ591880 Requisition #


Step into a rewarding role where no two days are the same – assess, advocate, and make a real difference in the lives of older people across New England.


Remuneration: $72,152.53 - $104,753 per annum + super + salary packaging
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1/2, Physiotherapist Level 1/2, Social Worker Level 1/2, Registered Nurse
Location: Base location negotiable - Armidale, Inverell or Tamworth
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ591880
Applications Close: Sunday, 27th July 2025


About us:
The NSW Health Aged Care Assessment Service (New England) is a hugely supportive and friendly team, providing high quality assessment services to older persons in both community and hospital settings.  The team covers clients resident in the New England North West – those living in the community, or in one of the 40+ aged care homes in the area, along with inpatients from 20 sites (11 hospitals and 9 MPS facilities).

Assessor base locations for the team currently are Armidale, Inverell, Narrabri and Tamworth, with other locations open to opportunity within service demands.

About the role:
Comprehensive Assessors are highly experienced clinicians, undertaking comprehensive assessments of older persons to determine eligibility to access Commonwealth-funded aged care services, developing support plans and assisting in the implementation of these plans. These significant roles provide advocacy and support to older people, families and carers across the New England North West area. These roles are varied and stimulating for the range of clients encountered and the breadth of locations covered. One day you might be assessing an elderly academic in hospital, the next an Aboriginal elder or an ageing farmer at a remote location.

Working within this dynamic team, you will flexibly use different assessment modes to best meet client needs, whether this is on location with the client or remotely via virtual care.

About you:
We’re looking for a motivated and experienced professional ready to embrace a new challenge in the evolving aged care assessment space. You’ll bring at least two years of experience working in aged care, along with strong communication skills and a proven ability to work collaboratively with clients, families, carers, and service providers.

To thrive in this role, you’ll need to be highly organised, self-directed yet team-oriented, and confident in managing competing priorities. A high level of computer literacy is essential, as is a current NSW driver’s licence and a willingness to travel for client assessments and training across the New England region (accommodation provided if needed).

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)

How you'll be supported:
In this role, you will be fully supported by a team of experienced Aged Care Assessment staff who are committed to guiding you through every stage of your journey. From your initial training to your transition into the role, you’ll receive hands-on support to build your confidence and competence as a comprehensive Aged Care Assessor.

Ongoing professional and personal development is a priority, with dedicated training in My Aged Care applications and the option to expand your skills by training as a Residential Aged Care (RAC) Assessor. You'll be part of a collaborative team environment that values growth, learning, and continuous improvement.

What we can offer you:
At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:
  • Flexibility that most roles just cannot consider, including options for remote working.
  • 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) 
  • Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife 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


The Welcome Experience:
The Welcome Experience helps you and your family connect with local people and resources, making it easier to settle in and feel at home in your new community.

Learn more at www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience


Additional information:

  • An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
  • This position is full time; however, part time arrangements will be considered (minimum 24 hours per week).
  • We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.


Need more information?
  1) Click here for the Position Description
  2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Janelle Gillman on Janelle.Gillman@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.


At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace.  Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process. 

 

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