Aged Care Assessment Service Administrator

Requisition ID: REQ676107
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Hours per week: 38
Position Classification: Administration Officer - Level 3
Remuneration: $73,915.12 - $79218.80 per annum (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Location: Wagga Wagga Base Hospital
Applications Close: 4 August 2026

Are you an experienced Administration Officer looking for a new challenge?

About the Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Administration Officer to join our Aged Care Assessment Service team. In this role you will support the efficient and effective delivery of Single Service Assessments by the Clinical and Non-Clinical MLHD Assessment Team, providing administrative and clerical services to Aged Care Management and Assessors across the district.

As the Administration Officer, you will be responsible for:

• Prioritising, managing and allocating referrals via My Aged Care to appropriate assessors, with consideration given to Key Performance Indicators, geographical location and assessor availability.
• Scheduling assessments on behalf of assessors, ensuring completion of Home Risk Assessments, and liaising with residential aged care facilities to coordinate AN-ACC assessment schedules and logistics.
• Accurate data entry, spreadsheet applications and updating of electronic medical records.
• Assisting clients, staff and service providers with inquiries via phone and email in a timely manner.

To find out more, please review the position description.

About You

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Demonstrated successful experience as an Administrative Officer in the public or private health sector, preferably Aged Care.
• Well-developed written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated high-level computer literacy across all MS Office programs, with accurate data entry skills.
• An ability to work as part of a busy multidisciplinary team, and independently with minimal supervision.
• Proven time management skills, ability to work under pressure and experience working within KPIs.
• Current Class C Driver's Licence and willingness to travel as required for work purposes.
• Ability to obtain an Aged Care Police Check and meet Vaccination Category B requirements.

Why join MLHD?

• At Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), we offer more than a job, we offer the chance to make a real difference.
• Meaningful Impact - Support the delivery of high-quality aged care assessment services across our health district.
• Attractive Remuneration - Enjoy competitive pay aligned with your skills and experience.
• Flexible Working Arrangements - Designed to support work-life balance.
• Generous Salary Packaging - Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.
• Professional Development - Ongoing learning and career development opportunities.
• Health & Wellbeing Support - Comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs, Fitness Passport and initiatives to support physical and mental health.

Need more information?

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For more information about required days, or other role related queries or questions please contact Lisa Pearson on [email protected]

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.