Clinical Assessor - Community

Access Care Network Australia; Greater Bendigo; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Annual leave loading

Purchased leave options

Travel reimbursement

Discounted health insurance

Discounted fitness facilities

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible work arrangements

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Access Care Network Australia is seeking a Clinical Assessor in the Bendigo region to conduct holistic home-based assessments with older Australians, families and carers. You will determine support needs and develop tailored plans, travelling across regional Victoria to deliver community care.

You must be a registered clinician (RN/OT/PT/SW) with strong communication, time management and IT skills, able to work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team and contribute to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Registration in a relevant health or social care profession (RN, OT, PT or SW).
• Experience working with older adults, including those with complex health needs or dementia.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct home-based assessments for older clients.
• Coordinate triage, assessment delegation and review of support plans.
• Apply clinical judgement to determine needs and recommendations.
• Develop high-quality assessment outcomes and support plans.
• Build trusted relationships with clients, families and service providers.
• Utilise digital systems to document client information.
• Contribute to team learning and continuous improvement.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

IT skills

Education

Registered Nurse

Occupational Therapist

Physiotherapist

Social Worker

Tools

Digital assessment tools

Job description

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 the Bendigo region.

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 regional Victoria 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

Why join ACNA?

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 through regional Victoria, 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 Loddon-Mallee 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 regional Victoria.

Most importantly, you bring a person-centred approach and a genuine desire to help older Australians achieve the outcomes that matter most to them

What else you need to know

• Our recruitment process is a little different to most. We use a range of interactive activities to give you an opportunity to learn about how we work at ACNA.
• Your application will include a Typeform where you will share information about yourself and your professional experience. There is no need to send a covering letter – instead, be ready to attach your CV to the Typeform when prompted.

Key recruitment dates :

• Once you have submitted your completed Typeform application, you can expect to hear from ACNA's HR team within 3–7 days.
• Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a Group Video Discussion, followed by an in-person Recruitment Centre to be scheduled 15 and 16 December 2026.
• Anticipated start date:20 January 2027.
• We recruit on a rolling basis and encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Questions?

Learn more about ACNA but inserting our website link into your browser - www.acna.org.au.

If you have anything you would like clarified, please email ***********@acna.org.au