Clinical Advisor - Residential Aged Care

Aspire4Life Ltd; Penrith; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Private health insurance discount

Employee rewards program

Employee Assistance Program

Training and development

Extended leave (9 weeks parental leave

Leave loading 17.5%

Equipment provided

Referral programs

KM Reimbursement

Job summary

Aspire4Life Ltd is seeking a Clinical Advisor - Residential Aged Care to provide clinical leadership to RAC funding assessors across multiple NSW and VIC regions, ensuring AN-ACC assessments meet quality and contractual standards. The role requires regular interstate travel and collaboration with Service Area Managers.

You will support governance, manage clinical feedback, and build strong partnerships with aged care providers while driving continuous improvement and maintaining accreditation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in aged care settings.
• AHPRA registration as RN/OT/Physiotherapist required.
• Demonstrated clinical leadership and coaching ability.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership to RAC funding assessors.
• Mentor assessors to ensure high-quality AN-ACC assessments.
• Be point of contact for RAC clinical queries and escalations.
• Support governance, compliance and continuous improvement.

Education

AHPRA registration (Nurse/OT/Physio)

5+ years in aged care

Clinical leadership

Mentoring/coaching

Stakeholder engagement

Data interpretation

Job description

Clinical Advisor - Residential Aged Care

At Aspire4Life, we're shaping communities with purpose and impact. That means empowering our people and community to be independent, connected and thriving. As a purpose driven team, our values represent how we operate, and the people we choose to represent our brand.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Advisor - Residential Aged Care (RAC) to join our team in Mid North Coast, NSW, Nepean (Penrith), NSW or Hume (Shepparton / Wangaratta), VIC regions on a full-time permanent basis. In this role, you'll provide clinical leadership and support to the RAC assessment workforce, ensuring AN-ACC assessments are delivered to a high standard and in line with quality, compliance, and contractual requirements. Working closely with Service Area Managers and Assessors, you'll drive clinical excellence, support continuous improvement initiatives, and contribute to positive outcomes for residents and aged care providers. This role requires regular regional and interstate travel, working away from home to support the RAC workforce across multiple locations.

The Benefits

• Non-for-profit Salary Packaging (up to the value of $15,900 per annum) Meal and Entertainment packaging (up to the value of $2,650 per annum)
• Private Health Insurance Discount (Medibank)
• An Employee Reward & Recognition Program, saving you up to $4,000 per annum across hundreds of retailers
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Training, development and subsidised qualification Programs
• Extensive leave policy including up to 9 weeks Paid Parental Leave, Study Leave, Cultural Leave, and NAIDOC Leave (for eligible employees)
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Technology/equipment provided as required
• New Employee Referral Programs
• KM Reimbursement

The role

• Provide clinical leadership and support to RAC Funding Assessors across the team
• Mentor and coach assessors to ensure high-quality, consistent AN-ACC assessments
• Act as the first point of contact for RAC assessment clinical queries, guidance, and escalations
• Provide clinical support and guidance across Single Assessment workforce as required
• Conduct RAC Funding assessments and maintain active assessor accreditation
• Lead quality assurance activities, audits, and Inter-Rater Reliability (IRR) assessments
• Investigate and manage clinical feedback, complaints, and risk matters
• Support clinical governance, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Build strong relationships with aged care providers, government stakeholders, and internal teams to ensure positive outcomes for residents

About you

• A minimum 5 years demonstrated experience delivering services in an aged care setting and/or aged care persons including people living with dementia, whilst APRHA registered
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including building the capability of clinical staff
• Demonstrated experience building and maintaining collaborative partnerships
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, including negotiation, facilitation, presentation, and preparation of reports, presentations and plans
• Demonstrated ability to interpret data, categorise risk, and develop and implement sustainable corrective actions
• High-level computer skills (including MS Office) with the ability to problem solve and address inevitable system interruptions to ensure business continuity
• Ability to travel interstate and stay away from home, as required

What to bring?

• A tertiary qualification and current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist, with a minimum of five years’ post-qualification experience
• Evidence of an influenza vaccination for the most current influenza season (and ongoing as and when available and directed)
• Evidence of COVID-19 vaccination (two doses) and booster (as and when available and directed)
• Successful completion of the units included in the MACLearning certificate
• Upon employment obtain mandatory accreditation through Department of Health and Aged Care for the RAC Funding Program
• Current and unrestricted Australian Driver's Licence

Cultural & Community Support

At Aspire4Life, we understand that transitioning into a corporate environment can be a big step.

That's why we offer:

• A workplace that respects your cultural obligations and commitments and works with you to support you in the best way we can
• Employee Support Networks, including Yarn’n Circle for our First Nations employees and Pride Network for our LGBTIQ+ employees
• Support from First Nations Mentors
• A recruitment process that supports applicants from diverse backgrounds – if you'd like to discuss your application before submitting, please contact our Talent Acquisition team on ***email_hidden***

Aspire4Life acknowledges and pays respect to the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work.

Aspire4Life is an inclusive employer and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds, including First Nations Peoples, people from Cultural and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds and people with disability. If you would like to discuss accessibility requirements, preferred communication methods and/or adjustments please contact Natalie Kleidon on 0499 742 ***.

Please note: All successful applicants will be required to undertake a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and provide evidence of your right to work in Australia.