Clinical Aged Care Needs Assessor, Statewide Aged Care Assessment Service (ACAS)

• Central Adelaide Local Health Network
• Salary: AHP2 - $88,255 - $102,240 p.a. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Salary: RN/M2C - $87,416.00 - $110,497.00 p.a. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Berri SA, 5343, Murray Bridge, 5253, Renmark, 5341, Waikerie, 5330.
• Full Time, Contracted Role up to 30 Jun 2026

About the Role

We are seeking passionate and experienced professionals to join our team as Clinical Assessors (ACAS) across a multiclass role (RN2/AHP2), with classification based on qualifications and experience. In this dynamic position, you will undertake comprehensive clinical assessments of aged clients in community and hospital settings. Using the Integrated Assessment Tool (IAT) and the My Aged Care Assessor portal, you will capture accurate information to identify each client's needs and connect them to the most appropriate care pathways—whether that be in-home support, residential care, or respite services.

You'll collaborate with clients, carers, health professionals, and service providers to ensure every person assessed receives holistic and informed guidance aligned with both State and Commonwealth funding streams under the Aged Care Act 1997. You'll play an important role in meeting assessment benchmarks and KPIs, supported by the My Aged Care Assessment Manual and national guidelines. With opportunities to contribute to education, quality assurance, and continuous improvement initiatives, this role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in aged care while growing professionally in a supportive, values-driven environment.

About You

You’re a motivated and skilled health professional who thrives in a dynamic and collaborative environment. With a passion for aged care and a drive to support high-quality outcomes, you bring both compassion and clinical expertise to your role as a Complex Assessor.

• Skilled & Experienced: Extensive experience in aged and community care assessments, including working with clients with complex needs such as frailty, dementia, disability, or terminal illness. You’re familiar with sector reforms and knowledgeable in aged care legislation and pathways.

• Technically Proficient: Confident navigating My Aged Care systems, including myAssessor and client databases. You’re adaptive to changing technologies and contribute meaningfully to agency development and service innovation.

• Leadership & Strategic Thinking: Proven ability to work autonomously and under pressure, linking strategic goals with operational practices. You’re a natural leader—building networks, driving performance, and fostering intersectoral collaboration.

• Values-Driven & Safety-Focused: Committed to Equal Employment Opportunity, ethical conduct, and the Premier’s Safety Commitment. Your strong grasp of WHS principles and quality management ensures compliance with safety legislation and national care standards.

About CALHN

At Central Adelaide (CALHN), we’re shaping the future of health through excellence in clinical care, research, and innovation. As South Australia’s largest health network, we deliver exceptional, safe and connected healthcare—for our patients, our community, and our people.

With more than 17,000 dedicated employees, every day at CALHN presents an opportunity to make a real impact—not because it’s expected, but because our values guide us to be our best.

Join us and be part of a team that’s driven by a commitment to a seamless safe and connected experience for all.

Find out more about our stories , our network, and the opportunities to be part of CALHN.

Benefit of Joining CALHN

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

• Salary Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families.
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

Application Information:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.

Job ref: 911786

Enquiries to:

Amy Freene

Phone: 0492054476

E-mail: Amy.Freene@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Tuesday 12th August 2025

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information

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