Aged Care Assessment, Clinical Assessor

Employment Type -  Permanent Part Time; Permanent Full Time

Hours per fortnight - 80 

Job Category - Allied Health Professional (generic)

Req Id - 7425 

• This is your chance to enhance your career with Victoria’s largest regional Health Service
• Enjoy job security, flexibility and work life balance in a beautiful coastal location
• Apply now for these fantastic permanent full-time and part-time positions as an Aged Care Assessment Clinical Assessor 

About the role

As an assessment clinician you'll work independently within a multidisciplinary team to deliver the Aged Care Assessment Program in the VIC 3 region. You're primary responsibilities will include conducting comprehensive assessments across physical, medical, psychological, cultural, and social care dimensions, and offering consumers appropriate service options. You'll collaborate with clients to assess their needs, goals, and preferences, focusing on wellness and reablement to promote independence. You'll provide information and refer clients to suitable services, including residential care, respite, Support at Home, and other relevant programs such as DVA, Mental Health, or NDIS.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct Aged Care Need assessments of the restorative, physical, medical, psychological, cultural and social dimensions of care and provide consumers with a choice of appropriate services 
• Work with the client to assess their needs, goals and preferences focusing on a wellness and reablement approach to build their independence 
• Provide information and refer clients to services that are appropriate and available to meet their needs and preferences. This may include facilitating access to residential care, residential respite or community packaged care, plus broader community services such as DVA, Regional Assessment Service (RAS), CHSP (Commonwealth Home Support Program) Mental Health or NDIS. 

What we’re looking for

• Tertiary qualification within relevant health discipline as per ACAP Guidelines 
• Current practicing certificate/registration/accreditation as appropriate
• Holds and maintains a current Victorian driver’slicence 
• Demonstrated experience in comprehensive assessment skills to determine care needs of complex frail older clients
• Highly developed written and verbal skills with clients, carers, colleagues and other professionals
• Competent use of computer programs and technologies • Ability to utilise initiative and professional judgement, clinical knowledge and expertise to function as an independent practitioner in a multidisciplinary assessment service
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, as well as part of a team
• A sound knowledge of the health and aged care service system across allsettings
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-changing environment, to work productively with limited supervision and to work to deadlines
• Currently hold and maintain unrestricted registration with APHRA or AASW and do not have any matters pending which may result in restrictions 

Position Description

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.

Barwon Health staff benefits

• Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
• A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Extensive professional development opportunities
• Attractive salary packaging benefits
  • Living expenses capped at $9,010
  • Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

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Diversity and Inclusion

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

Child Safety

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards: About Child Safe Standards | Victorian Government (www.vic.gov.au)

Additional information

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at peopleassist@barwonhealth.org.au

All appointments are subject to:

• Satisfactory Police Record Check
• Immunisation Status Clearance
• Working with Children Check (if applicable)

To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.

Contact person: Simone Meara
Email: simone.meara@barwonhealth.org.au
Phone: (03) 42155632

Application closing date: 20th, February 2026