• Provide high-quality aged care assessments in diverse settings.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to meet client needs.
• Develop tailored support plans within available resources.

Deliver impactful aged care assessments, develop tailored support plans, and collaborate with a dynamic team. Make a difference. Apply Now!

Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) provides high quality healthcare to diverse communities, guided by values of collaboration, respect, and empowerment. Join a team dedicated to better health services for Western Sydney and beyond.

• Serves Auburn, Blacktown, The Hills Shire, Cumberland, and Parramatta LGAs.
• Offers primary, secondary, and tertiary health care.
• Supports over a million residents in the Greater Western Region.
• Committed to innovation and patient centered care.
• Strong focus on collaboration and respect in service delivery.
• Empowering teams to make a lasting impact.

What you'll be doing
Join our team as an ACAT Assessor, providing vital support to older people through comprehensive assessments and care planning in diverse settings. Your responsibilities will also include:

• Working within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality services.
• Assessing eligibility for Commonwealth-funded aged care services.
• Developing tailored support plans to meet client and carer needs.
• Providing care in both community and hospital environments.
• Contributing to improving aged care outcomes in Western Sydney.

How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Previous applicants who have applied and wish to be reconsidered, please contact the hiring manager to discuss submitting a revised application.

Essential Criteria:

• Tertiary qualification & current registration with AHPRA in Nursing, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy or tertiary qualification in Social Work with eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Work or Speech Pathology with eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia.

Selection Criteria:

1. Demonstrated post graduate experience working with older people in an acute or community setting.
2. Demonstrated ability to work independently & in an effective manner encompassing appropriate initiative, organisational, problem solving & time management skills.
3. Proven written & verbal communication skills including demonstrated computer literacy.
4. Demonstrated ability to work autonomously as well as function as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
5. Understanding or experience in the health & functional support needs of older people & their carers in the community setting.
6. Current Drivers Licence (minimum class C) valid within Australia & demonstrated competent driving ability/ experience.

• Discover more about theapplication process.
• Review the detailed Position Descriptionfor insights into role requirements and criteria.
• Explore theselection process,employment checks,outcomes and notifications.
• For inquiries about the role, contact Dianna Kubrak on[email protected], 0437 612 805 or Helen Squire on[email protected], 0438 320 879.
  
  
  

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People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/

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Please note: In accordance with NSW Health policy, priority will be given to Australian citizens and permanent residents. A person who is not an Australian citizen or permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or the advertised position.