Clinical Aged Care Assessor

• Westmead Hospital | Hospital & Community setting

• Shape care pathways for older people when it matters most

• High-impact role with autonomy, purpose and support

Assess, decide and design aged care pathways that empower older people to live safely, independently and with dignity.

Employment Type: 1x Temporary Full Time (up to 30/06/2029) 
Position Classification:Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist Level 1/ Level 2, Physiotherapist Level 1/ Level 2, Social Worker Level 1/ Level 2, Speech Pathologist Level 1/ Level 2 
Remuneration: Dependent on qualifications
Hours Per Week: 38 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)
Location: Westmead Hospital

Where you'll be working
Westmead Hospital is a leading tertiary health service within Western Sydney Local Health District, delivering complex care to one of Australia’s most dynamic and diverse communities. You will join a passionate Aged Care Assessment Team known for clinical excellence, collaboration and strong consumer advocacy.

• Work alongside experienced clinicians in a multidisciplinary team (MDT) environment

• Deliver assessments across hospital wards and community settings

• Be supported by robust clinical governance and leadership

• Make meaningful decisions that directly impact patient outcomes

• Thrive in a values-led, inclusive public health organisation

What you'll be doing 
This position is a multidisciplinary position and open to registered nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, physiotherapist and speech pathologists. A hands-on, decision-making role where your clinical judgement will directly influence the care and services older people receive. 

You will:

• Deliver in-depth aged care assessments across medical, functional, cognitive and psychosocial domains

• Determine eligibility for Commonwealth funded aged care services under the Aged Care Act

• Build clear, person-centred support plans that work in the real world

• Partner with families, carers, clinicians and community providers

• Maintain high-quality clinical documentation and meet key reporting timeframes

This is a temporary role, subject to extension based on Commonwealth decision tender and market share. this position is a multidisciplinary position and open to registered nurses, social workers,
occupational therapists, physiotherapist and speech pathologists.

Bring your skills. Make an impact. Join NSW Health.

At NSW Health, you are supported to do work that matters — for patients, families and the wider community. If you’re ready to use your expertise to influence real outcomes for older people, we want to hear from you. Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below, providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Essential Criteria:

• Qualification and Registration: Tertiary qualification & current registration with AHPRA in Nursing, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy or tertiary qualification in Social Work with eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Work or Speech Pathology with eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia. 

Selection Criteria:

1. Demonstrated post graduate experience working with older people in an acute or community setting.

2. Demonstrated ability to work independently & in an effective manner encompassing appropriate initiative, organisational, problem solving & time management skills.

3. Proven written & verbal communication skills including demonstrated computer literacy.

4. Demonstrated ability to work autonomously as well as function as a member of a multidisciplinary team.

5. Understanding or experience in the health & functional support needs of older people & their carers in the community setting.

6. Current Drivers Licence (minimum class C) valid within Australia & demonstrated competent driving ability/ experience.  

Requisition ID: REQ621392
Applications Close: 19^th February 2026

 
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• For inquiries about the role, contact Dianna Kubrak on 0437 612 805 or email Dianna.Kubrak@health.nsw.gov.au , Nicole Allison on 0429 313 431 or email Nicole.Allison@health.nsw.gov.au