Clinical Aged Care Needs Assessor

Community Options Australia; Blacktown; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Salary packaging (Not for Profit)

Equipment, Tools and support provided

Ongoing training

Supportive and inclusive team

Job summary

Community Options Australia is recruiting Aged Care Assessors for Western Sydney. You will conduct in-home assessments to determine eligibility for supports under My Aged Care, helping older Australians access services to stay independent at home and in the community.

You will work autonomously within your region, reporting to the Assessment Team Lead. Flexibility and a compassionate, self-motivated approach are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Allied Health and/or Social Work.
• Registration with AHPRA or membership of a relevant professional association (eg AASW).
• High level of digital and computer literacy.
• National Criminal History Check & Working with Children Check (NSW or equivalent).
• Current Influenza vaccination (or willingness to update).
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client assessments in clients' homes using a wellness and reablement approach.
• Develop person-centred support plans.
• Review and monitor ongoing client needs.
• Liaise with referral agencies and community service providers.
• Maintain accurate records using the My Aged Care portal.

Skills

Digital literacy

Verbal and written English

Education

Degree in Allied Health or Social Work

Registration with AHPRA or professional association (eg AASW)

Job description

Community Options Australia – Blacktown NSW

Make a real difference in the lives of older Australians – in your local area.

Community Options Australia (COA) is currently seeking passionate and driven professionals to join our growing Assessment Services team across Western Sydney.

Applicants living in this area are strongly encouraged to apply.

Community Options Australia Limited (COA) is a not-for-profit community organisation that helps older Australians connect and access the support they require in order to remain independent in their own homes.

• Flexible working arrangements
• Not for Profit Salary packaging arrangements (increase your take-home pay!)
• Equipment, Tools and support provided
• Ongoing training
• Supportive and inclusive team environment

About the Aged Care Assessor Roles

As an assessor you will be conducting face-to-face assessments with older Australians to determine eligibility for supports under the My Aged Care program. You'll help clients access services to stay independent in their homes and communities.

You will work autonomously within your region and report to the Assessment Team Lead.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct client assessments in their homes using a wellness and reablement approach
• Develop person-centred support plans
• Review and monitor ongoing client needs
• Liaise with referral agencies and community service providers
• Maintain accurate records using the My Aged Care portal

About You

We're looking for compassionate, self-motivated professionals who thrive working independently in the community.

You will have:

• Degree in Allied Health and/or Social Work
• Registration with AHPRA or membership of a relevant professional association (eg AASW)
• High level of digital and computer literacy
• National Criminal History Check & Working with Children Check (NSW or equivalent)
• Current Influenza vaccination (or willingness to update)
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills are essential for this role, alongside the ability to engage respectfully across cultures
• Current Australian Driver's License and own reliable, insured vehicle (Vehicle Allowance provided under SCHADS Award)
• Understanding that daily driving within their area will be a part of the role.

Western Sydney Region | Full-Time

Why COA?

We're a not-for-profit with a clear purpose: to empower older Australians to live independently, with dignity and connection. Join a team that puts people first — including you.

COA is committed to being an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and inclusion in all forms and strongly encourage applications from individuals who are Bilingual, as we proudly serve multicultural communities across NSW and ACT.