Non-Clinical Aged Care Needs Assessor – Home Support

Gateway Health; Albury City; On-site; AUD 64,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP Salary Packaging

Flexible hours

Laptop and mobile phone with remote? ?

Paid parental leave

Fitness Passport

Professional development

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Cultural leave flexibility

Annual flu vaccination program

Job summary

Gateway Health is seeking a Non-Clinical Aged Care Needs Assessor - Home Support based in Wodonga for a 12-month, part-time temporary role. You will perform face-to-face assessments of older people to access Commonwealth subsidised aged care services, determine needs, and coordinate supportive options to promote independence and wellbeing.

The role is classified under the Social and Community Service Employees Multi Enterprise Agreement 2022, level 4, with hourly rates of $46.70–$50.25 plus

Qualifications

• Experience in assessment, referral, case management or carer support.
• Knowledge of aged care service system, wellness and reablement principles.
• Advanced clinical expertise in continence and/or urology nursing.
• Strong communication and report writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality assessments to older people seeking access to subsidised aged care services.
• Identify appropriate support options and facilitate access to services.
• Conduct mainly face-to-face assessments in the client’s home.
• Prepare reports and correspondence tailored to purpose and audience.

Skills

Assessment

Referral

Case management

Carer support

Aged care knowledge

Wellness and reablement

Continence/urology nursing

Communication

Education

Tertiary qualification in health or social science (aged care / EN / CS / AHA)

Job description

Non-Clinical Aged Care Needs Assessor - Home Support

Gateway Health is a not-for-profit community health service delivering primary health and welfare services to individuals, families, and communities across Northeast Victoria and parts of Southern New South Wales. With a team of over 300 dedicated staff, we operate across the Ovens Murray region and are committed to improving health outcomes for all people, including those facing social, environmental, and cultural barriers to care. We celebrate diversity and actively work to reflect the communities we serve.

About the Role

This is a rewarding temporary part-time opportunity (45.6 hours per fortnight for 12 months) based in Wodonga, where you'll provide high-quality assessments to older people, who are seeking access to Commonwealth subsidised aged care services. This includes assessing individual needs, identifying appropriate support options and facilitating access to services that promote independence, wellbeing and quality of life. Assessments will mainly be conducted face to face, in the client’s home.

This role is classified under the Community Health Centre (Stand Alone Services) Social and Community Service Employees Multi Enterprise Agreement 2022, at level 4 ($46.70 - $50.25 per hour + superannuation).

Skills & Experience

To thrive in this role, you'll bring:

• Demonstrated skills and experience in assessment, referral, case management, carer support or similar.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of the aged care service system, including knowledge of contemporary principles and practice in wellness and reablement
• Advanced clinical expertise in continence and/or urology nursing
• Well-developed communication skills with the ability to use active listening techniques, negotiation and influencing skills, and the ability to prepare reports and correspondence in a manner appropriate to the purpose and audience.

A tertiary qualification in a relevant health or social science discipline, such as Aged Care, Enrolled Nursing, Community Services or Allied Health Assistance, will be highly regarded but is not essential.

We genuinely invest in our people. Here's a snapshot of the benefits and support available across our organisation:

• NFP Salary Packaging up to $15,900 tax-free per year, putting more money in your pocket
• Flexible hours and working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance
• Laptop and mobile phone with remote access for on and offsite work
• Paid parental leave
• Fitness Passport - discounted health and fitness program for you and your family
• Professional development, ongoing training, and regular supervision support
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential counselling for you and your family, plus group supervision and wellness activities
• Cultural leave flexibility - swap a public holiday for a religious or culturally significant day of your choice
• Annual flu vaccination program and discounted health insurance

Pre-employment checks include a Criminal History Check, Working With Children Check, evidence of Influenza vaccination, and proof of right to work in Australia.

Gateway Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We believe that a workforce that recognises and celebrates diversity will best meet the health and well-being needs of all people we serve including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples; people with disability, LGBTIQASB+ communities, people experiencing health inequalities, and culturally, linguistically and faith diverse people.

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. We will then work with you to identify the best way to assist you through the recruitment process.