Non-Clinical Assessor

Fixed-Term Part-Time & Fixed-Term Full-time available (12-month contract) | Multiple Positions | Based in Ballarat, Stawell or Horsham

$32.91 per hour (IN38) + benefits

Who are we?

Aged Care Assessment - Grampians (part of Grampians Health) is a well-regarded aged care assessment organisation, that provides community and hospital based aged care assessment across the Grampians Region. 

About the Role

The purpose of this role is to undertake personal Home Support assessments for My Aged Care clients. The Home Support assessment is designed for people who may need entry-level support to help them stay at home. Non-Clinical Assessors incorporate the Aged Care Assessment Quality framework to deliver high quality assessments, with a focus on client experience. The aim is to work with clients to develop support plans to achieve wellness and healthy ageing goals through linking and referral to the client's chosen support services through the My Aged Care Gateway.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete Home Support Assessments using the Integrated Assessment Tool (IAT) in line with program guidelines, timeframes and quality requirements using the standardised Aged Care Assessment Quality Framework.


• In completing the Aged Care Assessment, follow the principles in the My Aged Care Assessment Manual.


• Work as part of the Aged Care Assessment - Grampians Team to coordinate client referrals and link with appropriate service providers.


• Support the delivery of coordinated and transparent services through the centralised client record and My Aged Care Gateway.


• Working remotely within a region where you will be required to travel long distances between clients.

Skills & Experience

• Certificate IV or Diploma relevant to the aged care sector, or significant progress towards such a qualification.


• Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience in working with people who are aging and their families/carers.


• Demonstrated understanding/experience of the provision of community-based support services to the aged which reflect a wellness approach with a focus on reablement for clients, including assessment, care planning, monitoring, and evaluation processes.


• Confident communication and interpersonal skills to engage and motivate clients, families, staff, and other stakeholders with a positive approach.

To see a full copy of the Position Description please click here.

Culture & Benefits 

At Grampians Health, we recognise our staff are our greatest asset.  We are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our staff, patients, residents, visitors, volunteers and contractors at all sites.

• Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunities


• Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidays


• Access to Fitness Passport membership


• Staff rewards and recognition programs

Interested?

Click APPLY or if you wish to discuss the role prior to applying, contact Mark Jones, Manager, on 03 5320 3740 or [email protected] for a confidential discussion. 

We're actively seeking candidates for this role and will review applications as they are submitted. Applications will close when the position is filled. 

If you are currently employed at Grampians Health, please sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the Intranet.

Diversity and Inclusion
All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check. All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask. Additional PPE requirements are role dependent.

Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex and asexual LGBTQIA+.