Clinical Needs Assessor and Residential Aged Care Assessor
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (from 21 September 2026 until 04 April 2027)
Position Classification: Dependent upon qualifications and experience
Remuneration: $76,364.00 - $117,755.00 per annum, pro rata (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours Per Week: up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ666254
Location: Holbrook MPS or Tumut Health Service
About the role:
The Clinical Needs and Residential Aged Care Assessor utilise assessment tools to determine care needs for older people and facilitates access to appropriate aged care services. This role takes a wellness-focused approach to maximise client independence while meeting Commonwealth performance standards.
Responsibilities:
Assess care needs using the Integrated Assessment Tool and coordinate access to appropriate aged care services
Apply a wellness, reablement and restorative care approach to maximize client independence and quality of life
Review and adjust care plans as client needs change, enabling informed decision-making about their care and services
For qualified RAC Aged Care Assessors: assess residential aged care funding needs using the AN-ACC tool, completing 4-6 assessments per day depending on travel requirements
What MLHD offer:
At Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), we offer more than a job - we offer the chance to make a real difference.
Meaningful Impact - Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.
Flexible Working Arrangements - Designed to support work-life balance, aligned with NSW Health policy.
Generous Salary Packaging - Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.
Professional Development - Take advantage of ongoing learning and career development opportunities.
Health & Wellbeing Support - Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs Fitness Passport and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.
Click here to discover why MLHD is the right place to contribute to healthier communities.
Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:
Tertiary qualifications in a health-related discipline (nursing, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, social work, or psychology) with current AHPRA registration or AASW membership
Minimum of one year's experience directly delivering services in aged care settings or to aged persons in Australia or overseas
Strong clinical assessment skills with the ability to assess diverse clients with complex care needs while meeting Commonwealth Key Performance Indicators
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills to work effectively with clients, carers, multidisciplinary teams, and external healthcare providers
Current Class C driver's licence with willingness and ability to travel regularly and over long distances for work purposes
More Information:
Click here for the Position Description
Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Lisa Pearson - A/Aged Care Assessment Service Manager on 0409 385 334 or [email protected] for a confidential chat.
Applications close: 28 June 2026 (at midnight)
MLHD welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community.
If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined intheNSW Health OASV Policy(Page 11).You will be required to complete theOASV Undertaking/ Declaration FormandTB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
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