Manager - Aged Care Assessment Service

Victorian Government; Greater Shepparton; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous salary packaging

Subsidised staff parking

Discounted leisure memberships

Flexible work practices

Paid parental leave

Professional development and study-lea

Employee Assistance Program

Social club membership

CREATE rewards program

Job summary

Goulburn Valley Health is seeking an experienced clinician and leader to become Manager – Aged Care Assessment. This permanent full-time role leads a multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality assessments across regional Victoria and engages with governance, planning and transformation initiatives.

You will oversee service performance, workforce development, quality and risk management, and stakeholder engagement while aligning with GV Health’s CREATE values and the Lead Provider Service

Qualifications

• Extensive clinical experience within aged care, complex care, community health or related field.
• Leadership experience in managing high-performing teams.
• Knowledge of clinical governance, quality improvement and risk management.
• Experience in service development, strategic planning and change management.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and partnership-building.
• Ability to collaborate across health, aged care and community sectors.
• Commitment to professional development and GV Health CREATE values.
• Registration with AHPRA or eligibility for SW membership.
• Lead an established Aged Care Assessment service with regional impact.
• Lead during major transformations in Australia’s aged care sector.
• Influence regional service planning and partnerships in Vic Service Area 4.
• Be part of Victoria’s largest regional public health service.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic, operational and clinical leadership to a multidisciplinary team.
• Oversee service performance, workforce development, quality and risk management, budget management.
• Engage stakeholders and drive service development and governance.
• Support implementation of contemporary aged care reforms.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Quality governance

Service development

Communication skills

Cross-sector collaboration

AHPRA registration

Education

Registration with AHPRA as RN/OT/PT or SW eligibility

Job description

Job title: Manager - Aged Care Assessment Service

Employment type: Permanent Full Time

Hours per fortnight: 80

Classification: Nurse Unit Manager Level 3 (NM12), Physiotherapist Grade 4 (VB24 – VB27); Occupational Therapist Grade 4 (VG14 – VG17) or Social Worker Grade 4 (SC53 – SC46)

Location:Aged Persons MH & Primary MH

For a confidentialconversation please contact: Scott Corbett on [e-mail]

About the Role:

Lead the future of Aged Care Assessment across parts of regional Victoria.

Goulburn Valley Health is seeking an experienced and motivated leader to join our Allied Health Division as Manager – Aged Care Assessment (ACA). This permanent full-time leadership opportunity offers the chance to shape the delivery of aged care assessment services across a large and diverse regional catchment while influencing service development during a period of significant sector reform. The role is open to managers with relevant healthcare backgrounds such as nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy and social work in particular.

From July 2026, GV Health’s Aged Care Assessment service operates within the Victorian Department of Health Lead Provider Service Model, partnering with Latrobe Community Health Service and Gateway Health across the Vic 4 Service Area . This role provides a unique opportunity to lead local service delivery while contributing to regional planning, governance and performance across the partnership.

As ACA Manager, you will provide strategic, operational and clinical leadership to a multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality aged care assessments across Greater Shepparton, Strathbogie, Moira, Mitchell and Murrindindi areas. You will oversee service performance, workforce development, quality and risk management, budget management and stakeholder engagement, and ensure the service remains responsive, effective and consumer-related.

Working closely with the Divisional Operations Director and other leaders, you will influence service innovation, lead continuous improvement initiatives and support the implementation of contemporary aged care reforms that improve outcomes for older people across our region.

About you:

You are an experienced clinician and leader who is passionate about improving services for older people and supporting teams to deliver exceptional care.

Successful candidate will have:

• Extensive clinical experience within aged care, complex care, community health or a related field
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including managing and developing high-performing teams or a readiness to step into a management role
• Strong knowledge of clinical governance, quality improvement and risk management principles
• Experience in service development, strategic planning and change management
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and partnership-building skills
• The ability to work collaboratively across health, aged care and community sectors
• Commitment to team and self-development
• A commitment to leading through GV Health’s CREATE values
• Registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist, or eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers
• Lead an established and highly regarded Aged Care Assessment service with significant regional impact
• Play a key leadership role during one of the biggest transformations in Australia’s aged care sector
• Influence regional service planning and partnerships across Vic Service Area 4
• Join one of Victoria’s largest regional public health services
• Be supported by a collaborative team and wider divisional teams
• Access leadership development, mentoring and professional growth opportunities
• Enjoy a broad portfolio encompassing workforce development, service development, governance and strategic planning
• Live and work in a thriving regional community offering a great family-friendly lifestyle without metropolitan commuting pressures

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced clinician seeking their first senior management role, or an established healthcare leader looking to broaden their strategic leadership experience and make a meaningful contribution to aged care services across regional Victoria.

You can view the Position Description: HERE

About GV Health:

Goulburn Valley Health is the main health service in our region. Services include; a 24-hour Emergency Department, Surgery, Medical, Women’s and Children’s, Rehabilitation and Palliative Care, Mental Health, Outpatients, community-based health programs and services at Tatura, Rushworth and Euroa.

With more than 3,000 staff, we pride ourselves on delivering person-centred care. We aim to enhance the patient experience through improved service access, developing partnerships, meeting growth in demand, implementing innovative service models and supporting workforce flexibility.

Centrally located in Regional Victoria, Greater Shepparton is the ideal place to call home.

A well-rounded lifestyle that is hard to beat, with a vibrant and progressive community that offers the best of both provincial and metropolitan lifestyle in one of Victoria’s most liveable regional cities. Home | Greater Shepparton: Great Things Happen Here

• Generous salary packaging , subsidisedstaff parking and discounted leisure memberships
• Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals
• A confidential Employee Assistance Program for you and your loved ones
• Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts
• Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition program

Safe, respectful and inclusive workplace:

GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQA+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

GV Health has a zero tolerance of abuse, bullying and harassment, sexual harassment and discrimination in all forms, and is committed to fostering a psychologically safe workplace that supports the health, safety and wellbeing of our people. We are also committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children.

Pre-employment requirements:

Pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, Visas and valid working rights in Australia, immunisations as mandated by Department of Health.

Further details of pre-employment requirements are provided in the Position Description and to successful candidates, or upon request. GV Health reserves the right to vary pre-employment screening from time to time and as directed by legislation and operational requirements.

Applications close Tuesday 10 November 2026 at 11.59pm