Community Services Assessor – Community Nursing

About the role

East Grampians Health Service, a rural health service in Ararat and Willaura, Victoria, is seeking Registered Nurses or Allied Health Professionals for a part-time Community Services Assessor position in Community Nursing (24 hours per week). The assessor works within the Community Services Department at the Ararat campus, which offers palliative care, district nursing, hospital in the home, hospital admission risk program, breast care, HACC PYP and post-acute care.

The assessor evaluates consumers' eligibility for community-based services under the Home and Community Care Program for Younger People (HACC PYP), which supports people aged 65 and under, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 50 and under, whose capacity for independent living is at risk. After assessment, the assessor generates referrals based on the consumer's needs and goals, with the aim of helping people stay independent at home and build on their strengths. Training and education support is provided.

Required profile

• Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
• Demonstrated ability to maintain strong relationships with consumers, their carers, staff and other agencies

Application requirements

• Address the selection criteria
• Attach an up-to-date resume including two business referees
• Submit by close of business Sunday 1 November 2026
• Appointment is subject to immunisation clearance and satisfactory employment checks, including police and working with children checks and the NDIS worker screening check