• Part Time or Full Time Fixed Term opportunity until June 2027 + SACs Level 4 ($85,120 - $91,586 pa) or AHP Grade 2 ($92,874 - $106,801 pa) + 11.5% super + Salary Packaging benefits
• Access to monthly Accrued Days Off + Benefit from ongoing employee development
• Based across Brimbank, Melton, Wyndham and Hobsons Bay LGAs + Opportunity to Work From Home – Travel will be required

Single Assessment Service (SAS) as part of the North West Melbourne Aged Care Assessment Alliance

The Single Aged Care Assessment System (SAS) has been set up by the Health Department to simplify and improve access to aged care services. The SAS includes assessments for all aged care services, including Aged Care Assessments and Residential Aged Care (RAC) Funding Assessments.

This position works along the Aged Care and RAC Assessors to deliver Assessment Services in a streamlined client-focussed manner that supports the Assessment process and overall experience for clients across Hobsons Bay, Brimbank, Melton and Wyndham LGAs.

This position is responsible to provide overall care needs assessments for people that are 65 years or older (50 years or older for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people) who require assistance with everyday tasks. In doing this, the assessor will consider the restorative, physical, medical, physiological, cultural and social dimensions of clients care needs.

This is a Fixed Term position until 30 June 2027 (Funding Based Activity Project). There is flexibility to consider Full Time or Part Time, with a minimum commitment of 0.6FTE (3 days). The role is classified under either awards, depending on your qualifications and experience -

• SACs Level 4 offering $85,120 - $91,586 pa (Pro Rata Part Time) under the Community Health Centre (Stand Alone Services) Social and Community Service Employees Multi Enterprise Agreement 2022; or
• Allied Health Professional Grade 2 offering $92,874 - $106,801 pa (Pro Rata Part Time)under the Victorian Stand Alone Community Health Centres Allied Health Professionals Enterprise Agreement 2021-2022

You will make a difference by

• Managing an assessment caseload and conducting Clinical Aged Care assessments for Act based aged care programs
• Undertaking clinical assessments in client’s homes, or a setting of their choice, applying the Integrated Assessment Tool via My Aged Care.
• Develop Support Plan to assist clients in achieving their goals and living independently in their own homes and community.   
• Empower clients by encouraging their active participation ensuring services are tailored to meet individual needs.  
• Maintain compliance with statutory and organisational standards by ensuring accurate client data collection, upholding quality care standards and meeting regulatory requirements.
• Actively contributing to program development and quality improvement that enhances service delivery and the experience of clients.​

To succeed you will need:

• Tertiary Qualification in a health-related discipline directly related to health, aged care or specialist area such as Allied Health or Social Work.
• Current unrestricted registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or other relevant professional association
• Minimum of one year demonstrated experience directly delivering services in aged care settings and/or to aged persons (such as geriatric evaluation, rehabilitation, palliative care, community nursing), including to people living with dementia and in community setting including work with CALD communities.
• Ability to conduct comprehensive, holistic client assessments and develop complex, individualised care plans that optimise independence and wellbeing, ensuring the highest standards of care and client-centred outcomes.
• Ability to identify, assess and manage risks proactively, ensuring compliance with applicable standards, regulations, and guidelines. 
• To meet individual and team KPIs and targets to meet funding requirements 
• Current and valid Victorian Working with Children’s Check and driver’s licence.

We will offer you:

• Flexibility Access plenty of options to flex your work and life commitments through our Flexing with IPC Health program.
• Learning and development Opportunity to explore and participate in our Innovation and Professional Development Framework.
• Supportive Environment Be inspired and well supported by our passionate leaders and creative staff.
• Celebrate achievements Be part of an award winning supportive organisation that values and celebrates growth.
• Attractive Benefits Generous salary packaging benefits including novated leasing, paid parental leave, access to accrued days off, free onsite car parking, free and confidential employee assistance program.

What next?

If you are passionate, creative and want to make a difference, we want to hear from you. All you need to do is visit our careers page, read the role’s Success Profile, submit your resume and respond to a few questions.

To find out more about the role, please contact Chantelle Balberona - Team Leader Single Assessment Service at [email protected] using the subject line: SAS Aged Care Assessor - Clinical enquiry via EthicalJobs or 0490 763 474.

Our Story

We are One Team IPC Health. We are passionate we go above and beyond, demonstrating understanding and respect for our communities and each other. We make a difference we act with purpose, measure our results and celebrate our achievements. We are creative we learn, experiment and innovate.

We are committed to maintaining a barrier-free environment for all and welcome individuals of diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to, those from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse and the LGBTI communities to apply for our job opportunities.

If you require a reasonable workplace adjustment to support you during the interview process please email [email protected] with your request. Reasonable workplace adjustments are changes that are necessary and achievable to enable a person to efficiently perform their role to the best of their abilities. A reasonable workplace adjustment can be requested at any time in the recruitment process or as a part of employment with IPC Health.

Success Profile - SAS Aged Care Assessor (Clinical)