Aged Care Assessment Service Assessor

About the role

St Vincent's Health is recruiting a Clinical Assessor for its Aged Care Assessment Service (ACAS), which works with frail older people in community and hospital settings. The assessor works within a multidisciplinary team to deliver timely, comprehensive and holistic assessments, involves clients and carers in support planning and coordinates referrals to other service providers. The role is full time, either permanent or fixed term until 25 June 2027 (part time considered).

Key responsibilities

• Conduct holistic clinical and, where required, non-clinical assessments of older people in community and hospital settings.
• Review support plans, undertake home risk screening and complete My Aged Care triage as required.
• Involve clients and carers in assessment and care planning, developing short- and long-term plans that address health, physical, social and functional needs.
• Take part in team case conferences and implement agreed recommendations.
• Liaise with clients, carers, referrers and internal and external service providers to coordinate care.

Required profile

• Tertiary allied health qualification or Registered Nurse qualification.
• Current AHPRA registration (if applicable).
• Eligibility for membership of the relevant Allied Health Professional Association.
• Current Victorian driver's licence.
• A valid nationally coordinated criminal history check, or willingness to obtain one.

What we offer

• Salary of $90,235-$103,724 per year for allied health classifications (Social Worker, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist) and $121,695 for Registered Nurse Grade 4A.
• Wellbeing initiatives, confidential employee counselling and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Monthly accrued day off with full-time employment, and the option to join Fitness Passport.
• Salary packaging and discounts and promotions through the Foundation.
• Regular professional development opportunities.

Applications require a resume and cover letter attached; shortlisting starts immediately and the closing date is 27 November 2026. Mandatory vaccinations may be required.