Manager - Aged Care Assessment Service

About the role

Goulburn Valley Health is seeking an experienced leader to become Manager of its Aged Care Assessment (ACA) service, based in the Allied Health Division. The role leads a multidisciplinary team delivering aged care assessments across Greater Shepparton, Strathbogie, Moira, Mitchell and Murrindindi, and works with the Divisional Operations Director and other leaders to influence service innovation and continuous improvement. From July 2026 the service operates under the Victorian Department of Health Lead Provider Service Model, partnering with Latrobe Community Health Service and Gateway Health.

Key responsibilities

• Provide strategic, operational and clinical leadership to the ACA team
• Oversee service performance, workforce development, quality and risk management, budget management and stakeholder engagement
• Ensure the service remains responsive, effective and consumer-related
• Influence service innovation and lead continuous improvement initiatives
• Support the implementation of contemporary aged care reforms

Required profile

• Extensive clinical experience in aged care, complex care, community health or a related field
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including managing and developing teams, or readiness to step into management
• Registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist, or eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers
• Current driver's licence
• Openness to applying for the first senior management role or to broaden strategic leadership experience

Required skills

• Knowledge of clinical governance, quality improvement and risk management
• Service development, strategic planning and change management
• Communication, stakeholder engagement and partnership building
• Ability to work across health, aged care and community sectors

What we offer

• A broad portfolio covering workforce development, service development, governance and strategic planning
• Leadership development, mentoring and professional growth opportunities
• Salary packaging, subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships
• Flexible work practices, paid parental leave and study leave
• Employee assistance program and social club membership

Applications require a cover letter addressing the selection criteria and a CV; external applicants apply online, current employees apply through their employee profile. The closing date is 10 November 2026.