Make a real difference for older people - deliver flexible aged care assessments across New England North West

Remuneration: $37.48 - $54.94 per hour (dependent on qualifications) + superannuation + salary packaging
Location: Tamworth
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1/2, Physiotherapist Level 1/2, Social Worker Level 1/2, Registered Nurse
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ630964
Applications Close: Sunday 1st February 2026

About the role:

We are looking for a highly experienced clinician to undertake comprehensive assessments of older persons to determine eligibility to access Commonwealth-funded aged care services, developing support plans and assisting in the implementation of these plans. You will provide advocacy and support to older people, families and carers across the New England North West area. This role is varied and stimulating for the range of clients encountered and the breadth of locations covered - one day you might be assessing an elderly academic in hospital, the next an Aboriginal elder or an ageing farmer at a remote location.

Working within our dynamic team, you will flexibly use different assessment modes to best meet client needs, whether this is on location with the client or remotely via virtual care. A role in this team offers flexibility that most roles just cannot consider, including options for remote working.

Where you’ll be working:

The NSW Health Aged Care Assessment service (New England) is a hugely supportive and friendly team, providing high quality assessment services to older persons in both community and hospital settings. The team covers clients resident in the New England North West – those living in the community, or in one of the 40+ aged care homes in the area, along with inpatients from 20 sites (11 hospitals and 9 MPS facilities).

Assessor base locations for the team currently are Armidale, Inverell, Narrabri and Tamworth, with other locations open to opportunity within service demands. This current opportunity is to join our team in the Tamworth area.

About you:

We are looing for someone who meets the below criteria:

• The readiness to take on a new challenge within the freshly evolving aged care assessment space
• Experience working within aged care (at least 2 years)
• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in partnership with clients, families, carers and services
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
• Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritise and organise your own work
• Demonstrated high level of computer literacy
• Must be open to travel to different sites within the New England area for training (accommodation provided if required)

Requirements:

• Must hold a qualification in one of the following: Occupational Therapy, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Social Work, which provides eligibility or membership of the relevant professional association / provisional or general registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Eligibility to drive in NSW including willingness to travel to conduct home visit assessments.

What we offer

At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero

• Proximity to shopping and other services
• Salary packaging options
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

Additional Information:

• To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
• At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact HNELHD-Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support.

How to apply:

Click apply online, submit your information and resume, and address the criteria listed below providing examples that demonstrate your ability.

• Demonstrated ability to conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and problem solve complex cases with a focus on achieving positive client and carer/family outcomes.
• Demonstrated clinical knowledge in Aged Care and caring for clients with complex comorbidities, health and care needs including dementia and end of life.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritise and organise own workload / caseload.

Need more information?

1) Click here for the Position Description
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For role related queries or questions contact Janelle Gillman on Janelle.Gillman@health.nsw.gov.au