Clinical Assessor

Multicultural Care; Burwood; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Caseload autonomy

Clinical supervision

Professional development

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

Multicultural Care is seeking an experienced Clinical Aged Care Assessor to join our Care Navigations Team. In this community-based role, you'll conduct comprehensive aged care assessments to help older people access services while remaining independent, managing your own caseload within a supportive team.

You'll assess clients' clinical, functional and psychosocial needs, develop person-centred support plans, maintain records, and communicate with clients, families and health professionals.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in nursing or allied health.
• Current professional registration or eligibility where applicable.
• Experience delivering services to older people, including people living with dementia.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Managing My Aged Care referrals and completing assessments within required timeframes.
• Assessing clients' clinical, functional and psychosocial needs, including risks and safeguarding concerns.
• Developing person-centred support plans and recommending appropriate services.
• Maintaining accurate records and meeting quality and productivity expectations.
• Communicating effectively with clients, families and health professionals.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication

Organisational skills

Caseload management

Culturally responsive care

Education

Tertiary qualification in nursing or allied health

Tools

My Aged Care

Single Assessment System

Job description

Make a meaningful difference in the lives.

Multicultural Care is seeking an experienced Clinical Aged Care Assessor to join our Care Navigations Team.

In this community-based role, you'll conduct comprehensive aged care assessments, helping older people access appropriate services and remain independent. You'll manage your own caseload while working within a supportive team committed to culturally responsive care.

Flexible working arrangements and autonomy over your caseload.

Meaningful work supporting older people and their families.

Clinical supervision, professional development and team support.

An inclusive workplace that values cultural diversity.

About the role

You'll be responsible for:

Managing My Aged Care referrals and completing assessments within required timeframes.

Assessing clients' clinical, functional and psychosocial needs, including risks and safeguarding concerns.

Developing person-centred support plans and recommending appropriate services.

Maintaining accurate records and meeting quality and productivity expectations.

Communicating effectively with clients, families and health professionals.

About you

We're looking for a confident, compassionate clinician with:

A relevant tertiary qualification in nursing, allied health or another approved clinical discipline.

Current professional registration or relevant professional association eligibility, where applicable.

At least one year's experience delivering services to older people, including people living with dementia.

Strong clinical assessment, communication and organisational skills.

The ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

A current driver's licence and ability to meet applicable screening requirements.

Experience with My Aged Care, the Single Assessment System or culturally diverse communities will be highly regarded.

Multicultural Care is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds.