Aged Care Assessment Service Manager
Requisition Number: REQ635482
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (until 27 September 2026)
Classification: Health Manager - Level 3
Location: Negotiable across MLHD
Remuneration: $132,236.00 - $150,222.00 per annum (+ super + 17.5% leave loading)
Applications Close: midnight 4 March 2026
About the Opportunity
We are looking for an experienced Aged Care Assessment Services Manager to join us in this critical leadership role responsible for leading and managing the effective delivery of Aged Care Assessment Services across the Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD).
As the Aged Care Assessment Services Manager, you will be responsible for:
• Leading a multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality, end-to-end aged care assessments to determine eligibility for services under the Aged Care Act 2024
• Developing and implementing quality improvement initiatives in line with the Commonwealth aged care reform agenda
• Managing budgets, performance reporting, and workforce planning to support sustainable service delivery.
For a full list of accountabilities, please review the Position Description.
About You
Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in health or a related discipline, with extensive experience in aged care or community health services.
• Strong leadership, focused on communication and problem-solving, with the ability to manage complex services in an evolving environment
• A passion for patient centric care, a drive for continuous improvement and delivering quality outcomes.
Why join MLHD?
At Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), we offer more than a job — we offer the chance to make a real difference.
• Make a Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in supporting essential services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.
• Flexible Working Arrangements – Enjoy a lifestyle where you work smarter, not harder to get the perfect work-life balance!
• Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.
• Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs Fitness Passport and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.
Click here to discover why MLHD is the right place to grow your career and contribute to healthier communities.
How to Apply
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click apply now! Please include the responses to the application questions and your most recent CV. Please contact Karen Cranage, A/Aged Care Program Manager on Karen.Cranage@health.nsw.gov.au if you have any questions about this role.
Make a Change. Make a Difference.
Murrumbidgee Local Health District 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+, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
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