Clinical Aged Care Assessor

Aspire4Life; Maffra; Hybrid; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $4,000

Salary packaging benefits

Flexible work-from-home

EAP

Parental leave

Professional development

Job summary

Aspire4Life is seeking a Clinical Aged Care Assessor to join our Gippsland team across Traralgon, Bairnsdale and surrounding suburbs. You will conduct holistic home-based aged care assessments helping older Australians access services and maintain independence.

Ideal candidates are qualified clinicians with aged care assessment experience, strong clinical reasoning, and excellent communication. Flexible, Not-for-Profit salary packaging and a generous sign-on bonus are available.

Qualifications

• Experience in aged care assessments.
• Knowledge of MAC frameworks and processes.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform holistic, person-centred aged care assessments.
• Develop and monitor support plans focused on wellness and independence.
• Identify supports, services, and community connections for clients.
• Utilise MAC and Integrated Assessment Tool in assessments.
• Collaborate with clients, families, and healthcare providers to coordinate care.
• Manage workload to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Skills

Aged care assessments

Holistic evaluation

Clinical reasoning

My Aged Care familiarity

Autonomous work

Education

Nursing registration

OT/PT/SW qualification

Tools

My Aged Care

Job description

Clinical Aged Care Assessor | Gippsland, VIC

Up to $4,000 Sign-On Bonus* | Full-Time Permanent | Monday to Friday

Help older Australians live independently while enjoying flexibility, career development, and a role with genuine purpose.

At Aspire4Life, we're passionate about empowering older Australians to remain independent, connected, and thriving in their communities. We're seeking an experienced Clinical Aged Care Assessor to join our team across Gippsland region, covering Traralgon and Bairnsdale and surrounding suburbs, and make a meaningful difference every day.

If you're a qualified clinician with aged care assessment experience, this is your opportunity to join a supportive, purpose-driven organisation that values flexibility, wellbeing, and professional growth.

What's On Offer?

Up to $4,000 Sign-On Bonus*

Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging Benefits

• Up to $15,900 tax-free salary packaging per year
• Up to $2,650 tax-free meal and entertainment packaging
• Flexible work-from-home arrangements (where operationally appropriate)
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Up to 9 weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Study, Cultural and NAIDOC Leave

Professional Support & Development

• Professional Indemnity Insurance provided
• Ongoing professional development, training, and subsidised qualifications
• Tailored onboarding and support to set you up for success

Additional Benefits

• Daily Travel Allowance
• Discounted Medibank Private Health Insurance
• Employee Reward & Recognition Program with savings of up to $4,000 annually across hundreds of retailers
• Technology and equipment provided
• Employee Referral Program incentives

What You'll Do

Working across your local region, you'll undertake comprehensive aged care assessments in clients' homes, supporting older Australians to access services and maintain their independence.

You’ll:

• Conduct holistic, person-centred aged care assessments
• Develop support plans focused on wellness, independence, and reablement
• Identify appropriate supports, services, assistive technology, and community connections
• Utilise the Integrated Assessment Tool and My Aged Care systems
• Work collaboratively with clients, families, healthcare professionals, and service providers
• Manage your own workload while delivering high-quality outcomes

This is a rewarding role where you'll see the direct impact of your work every day.

About You

You're a qualified clinician who enjoys working independently while making a genuine difference in people's lives.

You’ll bring:

• Experience in aged care, community health, disability, health, or social services assessments
• Strong assessment, planning, and clinical reasoning skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
• Confidence working autonomously and managing competing priorities
• Strong technology and documentation skills
• Existing knowledge of My Aged Care and aged care assessment frameworks (highly regarded)

Highly Desirable

Candidates who have completed MAC Learning and currently hold a Clinical Aged Care Needs Assessor Certificate will be highly regarded.

• Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, or Social Worker qualification
• Current AHPRA registration or AASW membership
• Minimum 12 months' experience within aged care
• Current Clinical Aged Care Needs Assessor Certificate
• Unrestricted Australian Driver's Licence

A Culture of Belonging

At Aspire4Life, we value diversity and inclusion and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels supported and respected.

We offer:

• Supportive and inclusive workplace practices
• Employee networks including Yarn'n Circle and Pride Network
• Access to First Nations mentoring and support
• A recruitment process designed to support candidates from diverse backgrounds

About Aspire4Life

Aspire4Life acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work and pay our respects to Elders past and present.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including First Nations Peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and people living with disability.

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity or any accessibility requirements, please contact Natalie Kleidon on 0499 742 ***.

Successful applicants will be required to undergo a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and provide evidence of their right to work in Australia.

Sign-on bonus of up to $4,000 available for eligible candidates. Payment is subject to terms and conditions.