Clinical Aged Care Needs Assessor at Loddon Mallee Health Network

Mildura, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Jun, 26

Salary

52.49

Posted On

30 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Assessment, Aged Care, Needs Assessment, Person-Centred Assessments, Telehealth, Triage, Clinical Expertise, Policy Adherence, Travel

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Work in an environment that offers: Generous annual leave entitlements and Salary Packaging to boost your take home pay An opportunity to work with a leading regional health service Support for career progression and development The Position Job Reference: 3842 Position Title: Clinical Aged Care Needs AssessorClassification: VB4, SC24 or VF9 Salary per hour (exc. super): $52.49Hours per fortnight: 64 hours Employment Status: Ongoing Part Time Closing date: 13/04/2026 The Clinical Aged Care Needs Assessor is responsible for conducting comprehensive assessments for older people within the Aged Care Planning Regional area of Victoria (VIC 3 – Loddon Mallee). This role forms part of the My Aged Care Single Assessment Workforce, delivering high-quality, person-centred assessments that support older Australians in accessing appropriate aged care services. The position involves face-to-face assessments requiring travel across the region and or remote assessments via telehealth or phone. As well as undertaking comprehensive assessments, you will also work in the Intake/Triage area. As a clinical member of the assessment team, the role also provides clinical expertise and guidance to Non-Clinical Aged Care Needs Assessors, ensuring assessments are accurate, holistic, and aligned with relevant aged care standards and policies. Previous applicants need not apply Working with Bendigo Health Bendigo Health are a leader in regional health care, combining outstanding services with a strong education, training and personal development culture. Created by our community in the 1850s, we have a long, proud history of delivering excellent care to our community. Our organisation is diverse, welcoming and committed to delivering our vision of Excellent Care. Every Person, Every Time. Bendigo Health has around 5000 staff and a catchment area covering a quarter of the size of Victoria. The three main campuses of Bendigo Health are in Bendigo, with many services extended to regional settings including areas such as Mildura, Echuca, Swan Hill, Kyneton and Castlemaine. We offer a fantastic range of benefits for our staff, including: Staff health and wellbeing programs Career development and education opportunities Generous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take-home pay each fortnight Flexible Working Arrangements Use of staff gym and pool and access to other fitness facilities through fitness passport program If successful for a position at Bendigo Health you must provide evidence of your full immunisation record as part of the on boarding process. Bendigo Region Bendigo is one of Victoria’s largest regional cities making it a great city to live and work in. Bendigo provides services for the region’s population of over 320,000 and so the city offers excellent schools, shopping and cultural precincts, sporting facilities and various tertiary facilities. We can offer generous flexible working arrangements - giving you more time to enjoy the fantastic restaurants, beautiful parks, walking trails and wineries within our region. Interested? We’d love to hear from you! Please ensure that you attach a cover letter and an up-to-date copy of your resume. Need more information? Please contact Nancy Mazza, Manager - Aged Care Assessment Services on 03 5454 7589 for a confidential discussion. Diversity and Inclusion Bendigo Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from a diverse cultural background, people with disabilities and or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. Position Description: HERE Careers Video Reference: Welcome to Bendigo Health Act with RespectX | We are proud to be a RespectX Accredited Employer. We have zero tolerance for sexual harassment, bullying and discrimination in our organisation. Learn more: www.respectx.com.au If you are an existing Bendigo Health employee, please ensure you apply with your Bendigo Health email address.

Responsibilities

The Clinical Aged Care Needs Assessor conducts comprehensive, person-centred assessments for older people in the Loddon Mallee region of Victoria to facilitate access to aged care services. This role also involves working in Intake/Triage and providing clinical expertise and guidance to non-clinical assessors.