At a Glance
- Tasks: Assess care needs of older people and support access to aged care services.
- Company: Join Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District, a leader in healthcare.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, professional development, and wellness programs.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with excellent career advancement opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on the lives of older Australians while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Relevant qualifications in healthcare fields and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 63.29 - 63.29 $ per hour.
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 14/10/2030)
Location: Lemongrove Campus
Hours Per Week: 38
Application Close: 03/11/2026
Position Classification & Remuneration: Dependent on Qualifications
- Physiotherapist or Dietitian Level or Social Worker or Speech Pathologist or Occupational Therapist Level 1-3: $40.05 - $63.29 per hour
- Registered Nurse: $41.22 - $57.88 per hour
With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment, working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.
About Us: Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions. Nepean Hospital is a teaching hospital that provides tertiary referral services in emergency care, coronary care, diagnostics, gynaecology, paediatric, neonatal intensive care/ICU, maternity, mental health, rehabilitation, and surgery.
The Nepean Campus has recently experienced tremendous growth and aims to support communities within and outside of Sydney’s western suburbs, providing world-class clinical facilities, services, and care.
Nepean Hospital is seeking a compassionate and experienced Clinical Aged Care Assessor to join our dedicated team. In this rewarding role, you will work closely with older people, their families, carers, and healthcare providers to assess care needs and support access to appropriate aged care services that promote independence, wellbeing, and quality of life.
As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will conduct comprehensive assessments, develop person-centred care recommendations, and contribute to positive healthcare outcomes for older members of our community. The Clinical Aged Care Assessor is responsible for undertaking holistic assessments of older people across hospital and community settings, identifying support needs, and facilitating access to aged care programs and services.
You will collaborate with a range of stakeholders to ensure older people receive timely and appropriate care tailored to their individual circumstances.
If you're passionate about patient-centred care, professional growth, and making a real impact, this is where you belong.
Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees:
- Accrued Day Off
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
- Novated Leasing
- Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Fitness Passport
What you will bring to the role:
- For Nursing/Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist - Relevant tertiary qualifications in Nursing/ Occupational Therapy/or Physiotherapy with full AHPRA Registration; OR For Social Worker/Dietitian/ Speech Pathologist - Bachelors degree or post graduate degree in Social Work/ Dietetics/or Speech Pathology providing eligibility for membership with the relevant Australian peak professional body for the relevant discipline.
- Proven high standard of written and verbal communication skills. Written skills need to be precise, clinically sound and completed in a timely manner.
- Proven ability to use Microsoft Office Programs, electronic patient record systems and e-Learning sites.
- Demonstrated discipline and clinical experience in relevant aged care settings, with a proven ability to conduct comprehensive assessments, develop and implement tailored care plans that address the needs of older individuals.
- Demonstrated knowledge of My Aged Care, related aged care programs and services with proven ability to use this knowledge to assess and support both routine and complex aged care presentations.
- Proven clinical skills in the assessment of dementia and other age-related diseases.
- Proven ability to work independently as a clinician and collaboratively as a member of multidisciplinary team and the ability to work flexibly across and within all ACA sites.
- Current unrestricted Driver's Licence, with a willingness to travel in accordance with the demands of the position.
NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply. NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards.
Clinical Aged Care Needs Assessor in Penrith employer: Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District
At Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and inclusive work culture. With a strong commitment to professional development, our HR Business Partner role offers you the chance to enhance your skills while making a meaningful impact in the community. Join us in a supportive environment where your contributions are valued, and enjoy the unique opportunity to work across various sites in the beautiful Nepean and Blue Mountains regions.
Contact Details:
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District Recruitment Team
