Team Leader Aged Care, Single Assessment Service, Barwon South West

Employment Type -  Permanent Full Time

Hours per fortnight - 80 

Job Category - Nursing - Registered Nurse (Div 1)

Req Id - 9201 

• Lead a dedicated aged care assessment team and make a real community impact
• Enjoy a rewarding leadership role with strong multidisciplinary support and development opportunities
• Permanent full-time role | 80 hours per fortnight | ADOs, 5 weeks leave & salary packaging 

About the role 

We are seeking a motivated Team Leader to coordinate the Barwon South West Assessment Team and support the delivery of high-quality aged care assessment services across the region.

This important supervisory role is responsible for overseeing day-to-day team operations, coordinating workloads, maintaining effective work practices and ensuring compliance with Victorian Department of Health KPIs, Barwon Health policies and relevant program guidelines.

Working within the My Aged Care framework, including the Aged Care Act 2024 and Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) requirements, you will help deliver a nationally consistent screening and assessment process for people seeking access to CHSP services and other aged care supports. The role also supports consumers to make informed choices about the services and supports that best meet their individual needs.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced health professional with strong leadership and coordination skills to contribute to positive outcomes for older people and their carers across the Barwon South West region.

Key Responsibilities 

• Provide day-to-day leadership, supervision and operational coordination of the Barwon South West Assessment Team to ensure services meet My Aged Care, Barwon Health and Victorian Department of Health requirements and KPIs
• Deliver high-quality, consumer-centred screening and assessment using the Integrated Assessment Tool (IAT), develop support plans and coordinate appropriate referrals and short-term case management for vulnerable consumers
• Support quality improvement through staff education and clinical support, monitoring documentation and assessment practices, resolving operational issues and contributing to reporting, audits and service improvement initiatives

What we’re looking for 

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant health discipline with current registration or accreditation, a Victorian driver’s licence and NDIS Clearance
• Demonstrated knowledge of My Aged Care, Single Assessment Service, CHSP, NDIS and community or home-based aged care services
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and manage competing priorities effectively

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 

For more information about working at Barwon Health, please click Here 

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) 4215 5632

Application closing date:  14 August 2026