Comprehensive Assessor - Incentives Offered

Hunter New England Local Health District; Armidale; Hybrid; AUD 55,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% Super

Rural incentives

Salary packaging

Job summary

Hunter New England Local Health District is seeking a Comprehensive Assessor in Armidale and surrounding NSW communities. You’ll assess eligibility for Commonwealth-funded aged care, develop tailored support plans and advocate for older people and their families across the New England North West region.

Working within a dynamic multidisciplinary team, you’ll conduct assessments face-to-face in homes or care settings or remotely, supporting a diverse range of clients, including hospital

Qualifications

• Comprehensive assessments to determine eligibility for Commonwealth-funded aged care services.
• Develop individualised support plans and facilitate their implementation.
• Provide advocacy and guidance to older people, families and carers.

Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive assessments in home, care setting, or via virtual care.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to adapt assessment approaches.
• Support access to aged care services across the New England North West region.

Job description

Remuneration: $40.05 - $72.63 Per Hour (Dependant on Qualifications) + 12% Super + Rural Incentives + Salary Packaging

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time and Casual Positions Available

Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1/2, Physiotherapist Level 1/2, Registered Nurse, Social Worker Level 1/2, Speech Pathologist Level 1/2, Clinical Psychologist

Hours Per Week: 38

Location: Armidale CHS | Inverell CHS | Narrabri CHS | New England / North West | Tamworth CHS

Requisition ID: REQ697766

Applications Close: Sunday 22nd November 2026

About The Role

As a Comprehensive Assessor, you’ll play a pivotal role in supporting older people to access the aged care services and support they need to maintain their independence, dignity and quality of life.

Drawing on your extensive clinical experience, you’ll undertake comprehensive assessments to determine eligibility for Commonwealth-funded aged care services, develop individualised support plans and facilitate their implementation. You’ll also provide valued advocacy, guidance and support to older people, their families and carers throughout the assessment process across the New England North West region.

No two days will be the same! You’ll work with a diverse range of clients across varied communities and settings, from older people in hospital and Aboriginal Elders to ageing farmers living in remote locations. This diversity offers a stimulating opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older people from all walks of life.

Working within a dynamic and supportive multidisciplinary team, you’ll adapt your assessment approach to suit individual client needs, delivering assessments face-to-face in their home or care setting, or remotely through virtual care.

Enjoy Flexibility And Work-life Balance, With

Remote and hybrid working arrangements, including opportunities to work from home or other locations across the New England North West.

Flexible work patterns, with variable arrangements considered to support individual circumstances and service needs.

Greater flexibility around working hours and shift patterns, with reasonable advance notice to help you balance work and personal commitments.

This position reports directly to the Manager, NSW Health Aged Care Assessment (New England).

Casual opportunities may also be considered for suitably qualified and experienced Comprehensive Assessors who have completed all required training and are fully competent to undertake the role.

Interviews are scheduled to take place on Thursday, 26th November 2026, and Friday, 27th November 2026.

Where You’ll Be Working

Join the NSW Health Aged Care Assessment Service (New England), a welcoming, collaborative and highly supportive team committed to delivering comprehensive, high-quality assessment services for older people across the region.

Working across both community and hospital settings, the team supports older people living independently in the community, residing in more than 40 aged care homes throughout the New England North West, as well as hospital inpatients across 20 facilities, including