Clinical Assessor - Community

Access Care Network Australia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 58,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $18,550/yr

17.5% annual leave loading

Purchased leave options

Travel reimbursement

Discounted health insurance

Discounted fitness facilities

Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible and autonomous work

Job summary

Access Care Network Australia in Adelaide is seeking a Clinical Assessor to support older Australians in achieving independence and wellbeing. You’ll travel throughout the Adelaide region, visiting clients at home and collaborating with families, carers and a multidisciplinary team.

Join a supportive, values-driven team that prioritises compassionate care, professional growth and flexible, autonomous community-based work. A stable role with opportunities to impact lives daily.

Qualifications

• Qualifications and current registration as a Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist or Social Worker.
• Experience working with older people, including those with complex health needs and dementia.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments in clients' homes.
• Complete activities that support the assessment journey including triage, assessment delegation, support plan reviews and reconsideration assessments.
• Apply clinical knowledge to assess needs and determine support recommendations.
• Develop high-quality assessment outcomes and support plans.
• Build trusted relationships with clients, families, carers and service providers.
• Use digital systems and assessment tools to document and manage client information.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and learning across the team.

Education

Registered Nurse

Occupational Therapist

Physiotherapist

Social Worker

Job description

$51.45/hr + super + salary packaging + mileage

Help older Australians access the support they need to live life their way

At ACNA, we believe every person deserves to be heard, understood and supported to make the most of their life. Our work helps older Australians access the care and services they need to remain independent, connected and living well.

We're looking for an experienced and passionate Clinical Assessor to join our team in Adelaide.

If you're a clinician who values meaningful conversations, enjoys working autonomously and wants to make a genuine difference in people's lives every day, we'd love to hear from you. This role offers the opportunity to combine your clinical expertise with community-based work, travelling throughout Adelaide to support older people where they live.

What is the role?

As a Clinical Assessor, you'll partner with older Australians, their families and carers to understand their goals, strengths and support needs. Through holistic clinical assessments, you'll help people access services that promote independence, wellbeing and quality of life.

Working as part of a supportive and collaborative team, reporting to the Senior Clinical Lead, you will:

• Conduct assessments in clients' homes.
• Complete activities that support a client’s assessment journey including but not limited to triage, assessment delegation, support plan reviews and reconsideration assessments
• Apply your clinical knowledge and professional judgement to assess needs and determine support recommendations.
• Develop high-quality assessment outcomes and support plans.
• Build trusted relationships with clients, families, carers and service providers.
• Use digital systems and assessment tools to document and manage client information.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, learning and innovation across the team

At ACNA, we know great outcomes for older Australians start with great outcomes for our people. We believe our strength comes from the diversity of our workforce and the communities we serve, and we're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people living with disability, LGBTQIA+ communities, and people from regional and rural communities feel valued, respected and supported to thrive.

As a Clinical Assessor, you'll enjoy the flexibility and autonomy of community-based work, building meaningful relationships with older Australians while making a genuine difference in their wellbeing and independence. You'll be backed by a collaborative and supportive team that values learning, professional growth and continuous improvement, giving you the opportunity to do rewarding work while developing your career.

Benefits and Perks

• Salary packaging of up to $18,550 per year, helping you maximise your take-home pay.
• 17.5% annual leave loading so you can make the most of your time away from work.
• Purchased leave options for greater flexibility and work-life balance.
• Travel reimbursement for work-related travel across the region.
• Discounted health insurance through our employee benefits program.
• Discounted access to fitness facilities to support your health and wellbeing.
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing confidential counselling and wellbeing support for you and your immediate family.
• Flexible and autonomous work arrangements that allow you to manage your day while making a meaningful difference in your community.
• A genuinely supportive team culture, where you'll be encouraged to learn, share knowledge and be your best.

Key responsibilities

As one of our Clinical Assessors, no two days are the same.

One day you might be travelling in Adelaide, meeting with older people in their homes and helping them navigate important decisions about their care. Another day could involve collaborating with colleagues on complex cases, participating in professional development, or completing assessment documentation from your home office.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, autonomy and connecting directly with people in their local communities.

Regular regional travel is an essential part of this role, providing the opportunity to work across diverse communities throughout the Metro Adelaide region.

About you

You are a clinician who combines professional expertise with empathy, curiosity and a genuine commitment to improving outcomes for older people.

You will have:

• Qualifications and current registration as a Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist or Social Worker.
• Experience working with older people, including those with complex health needs and dementia.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work independently while remaining connected to a broader multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong IT skills and confidence navigating digital assessment tools
• Confidence working with people from diverse backgrounds and life experiences.
• A current driver's licence and willingness to travel throughout metro Adelaide.
• Most importantly, you bring a person-centred approach and a genuine desire to help older Australians achieve the outcomes that matter most to them

Access Care Network Australia is the largest not for profit supplier of assessment, coordination and case management services in Australia, delivering high-quality services on behalf of Federal and State Governments to connect eligible people with supports that build on their strengths.