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NSLHD - ACAS Clinical Aged Care Needs Assessor

Northern Sydney Local Health District
$88,656 - $112,258 a year
Sydney, New South Wales
Full time
3 weeks ago

Aged Care Assessment Service (ACAS)….making a difference for older people

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Clinician Level 1
Remuneration: Dependent on Qualification
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ593249
Allied Health Professional (Level 1/2): $1,407.23 - $2007.59
Registered Nurse: $1382.50 - $1941.40

Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.

  • Innovation is at our core, with opportunities for research driven evidence based practice, ensuring our work remains engaging and fulfilling.
  • Clear pathways for career progression, supported by training secondments, recognition and mentorship, empower employee and leaders alike to reach their professional goals.
  • Join us on a journey to a place where every achievement is celebrated and every opportunity is embraced.

NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.

Where you'll be working:
Based at RNSH but working across the Northern Sydney LHD

What you'll be doing
The primary purpose of this position is completing needs assessments of frail older people and their carers in public and private hospitals, in the community and in residential aged care facility (RACF) settings as well as their eligibility for services. This includes providing referrals to services and facilitating access as required by the assessed eligible needs of the patient. A key function of this assessment process is the determination of the client's eligibility for approval to access aged care services as set out by the Aged Care Act. As the role’s purpose is to provide assessment services across the district, some flexibility regarding the location of the role may be required depending on client needs. The role may include requests from the Line Manager to contribute to tasks such as intake, scheduling, triaging, delegating and other demands to support the efficient operation of the service.

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.

Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:


  • Proven high standard of written and verbal communication skills. Written skills need to be precise, clinically sound and completed in a timely manner. Proven ability to use Microsoft Office Programs, electronic patient record systems and e-Learning sites.
  • Relevant tertiary qualifications as per clinical discipline (nursing, occupational therapy, social work, physiotherapy), with full AHPRA registration or eligibility for membership of the relevant Australian peak professional body for the relevant discipline.
  • Demonstrated discipline in and clinical experience working in relevant aged care settings and a proven ability to undertake comprehensive assessments, formulate, and implement appropriate care plans for older people.
  • Have detailed knowledge of My Aged Care, related aged care programs and services with proven ability to use this knowledge to assess and support both routine and complex aged care presentations.

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Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Silvana Italiano on [email protected]

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy . You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

The team enriching health in millions of ways every day.

Applications Close: 14 August 2025

Tentative Interview Date: 18 August 2025

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