Clinical Aged Care Needs Assessor

NSW Health; Penrith; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Novated leasing

Education training opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is seeking a compassionate Clinical Aged Care Assessor to join our team at Lemongrove Campus. You will assess care needs for older people across hospital and community settings, develop person-centred care plans, and facilitate access to aged care programs that promote independence and wellbeing.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will work across ACA sites, use My Aged Care knowledge, and support families and care providers.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Nursing/ Occupational Therapy/ Physiotherapy with AHPRA registration.
• Alternatively for Social Worker/Dietitian/Speech Pathologist, a relevant degree with eligibility for professional body membership.
• Proven high standard of written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Conduct holistic assessments of older people in hospital or community settings.
• Develop person-centred care recommendations and tailored care plans.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to ensure timely aged care access.
• Utilise My Aged Care knowledge to support routine and complex presentations.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical assessment

Team collaboration

Independent working

Education

Nursing/Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy + AHPRA Registration

Social Work/Dietetics/Speech Pathology degree (eligibility)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic patient records

e-Learning platforms

Job description

Employment Type:TemporaryFull Time (up to 14/10/2030)
Location: Lemongrove Campus
Hours Per Week:38
Requisition ID: REQ699693
Application Close: 03/11/2026

Position Classification & Remuneration: Dependent on Qualifications
Physiotherapist or Dietitian Level or Social Worker or Speech Pathologist or Occupational Therapist Level 1-3: $40.05 - $63.29 per hour
Registered Nurse: $41.22 - $57.88 per hour

With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,

working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.

About Us

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions.

Nepean Hospital is a teaching hospital that provides tertiary referral services in emergency care, coronary care, diagnostics, gynaecology, paediatric, neonatal intensive care/ICU, maternity, mental health, rehabilitation, and surgery. The Nepean Campus has recently experienced tremendous growth and aims to support communities within and outside of Sydney’s western suburbs, providing world-class clinical facilities, services, and care.

Nepean Hospital is seeking a compassionate and experienced Clinical Aged Care Assessor to join our dedicated team. In this rewarding role, you will work closely with older people, their families, carers, and healthcare providers to assess care needs and support access to appropriate aged care services that promote independence, wellbeing, and quality of life.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will conduct comprehensive assessments, develop person-centred care recommendations, and contribute to positive healthcare outcomes for older members of our community. The Clinical Aged Care Assessor is responsible for undertaking holistic assessments of older people across hospital and community settings, identifying support needs, and facilitating access to aged care programs and services. You will collaborate with a range of stakeholders to ensure older people receive timely and appropriate care tailored to their individual circumstances

If you're passionate about patient-centred care, professional growth, and making a real impact, this is where you belong.

Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees

Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging

Novated Leasing

Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year

Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

Fitness Passport

What you will bring to the role

• For Nursing/Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist - Relevant tertiary qualifications in Nursing/ Occupational Therapy/or Physiotherapy with full AHPRA Registration; OR For Social Worker/Dietitian/ Speech Pathologist - Bachelors degree or post graduate degree in Social Work/ Dietetics/or Speech Pathology providing eligibility for membership with the relevant Australian peak professional body for the relevant discipline.
• 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.
• Demonstrated discipline and clinical experience in relevant aged care settings, with a proven ability to conduct comprehensive assessments, develop and implement tailored care plans that address the needs of older individuals.
• Demonstrated 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.
• Proven clinical skills in the assessment of dementia and other age-related diseases.
• Proven ability to work independently as a clinician and collaboratively as a member of multidisciplinary team and the ability to work flexibly across and within all ACA sites.
• Current unrestricted Driver's Licence, with a willingness to travel in accordance with the demands of the position.

Additional information

• NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
• NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, Child Safe Standards.
• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.