Assessment Officer

2 positions available, can be part time or full time – 12 month contract Generous Not for Profit Salary Packaging A$15,900 tax free ABOUT US Gateway Health is a community health service providing health and welfare services to individuals, families and communities across Northeast Victoria and parts of southern New south Wales. We are a not-for-profit Company limited by guarantee and a registered Community Health Service under the Health Services Act 1988 (Vic). The organisation employs over 380 staff providing a range of primary health and community services across the Ovens Murray region in Northeast Victoria and parts of Southern New South Wales. Gateway Health serves all people and is committed to improving individual and population health outcomes. We do this by providing health care and support to individuals and communities in times of need, and by actively working with our partners to address the social and environmental determinants of health. ABOUT THE ROLE This position plays a pivotal role in the delivery of the Aged Care Assessment Program (ACAP). The focus of the role is to conduct assessments to work out whether an older person is eligible for government‑subsidised aged care. Assessors visit the older person’s home or hospital to: Understand the person’s care needs, goals and preferences. Decide on the types of services they may be eligible for Create a goal‑oriented support plan based on their care needs and preferences. All assessors use the My Aged Care assessor portal to manage referrals, record comprehensive assessments, develop support plans, recommend services, record approvals for care, refer a person for services, and review and update central client records. ABOUT YOU You are driven by a passion for making a real impact with the elderly With a positive and energetic mindset, you thrive on generating new ideas and contributing to a dynamic, collaborative environment. Teamwork is at the heart of what you do, and you love being part of a fun and supportive team. We’re looking for candidates with: Tertiary Qualifications, registration with AHPRA or appropriate governing body, and experience in any of the following disciplines: Nursing (RN only), Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy or Social Work. Current, up to date qualification through Commonwealth department of health “MAC Learning” as at 1st November 2025 – (please supply MAC Learning transcript with your application). A passion for understanding the individual needs of older people, respecting their choices, preferences and diagnosed conditions, and understanding the journeys of their life. REMUNERATION Community Health Centre Stand Alone Services Social and Community Service Employees Multi Enterprise Agreement 2022 – SACS Employee Level 5 ($51-$53.31/hour + superannuation) Or Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement – Community Health Nurse CN4 ($55.98/hour + superannuation) Or Allied Health Professionals Victoria Community Health Centres Multi Employer Enterprise Agreement – AHP1 Grade 2 ($48.18-$55.40 + superannuation) GATEWAY HEALTH CULTURE Gateway Health promotes a learning culture that encourages innovation and initiative and recognises our staff as our greatest asset. Gateway Health is committed to creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We believe that a workforce that recognises and celebrates diversity will best meet the health and well‑being needs of all people we serve within our community. GATEWAY HEALTH BENEFITS Work within a supportive team environment. Laptop, mobile phone with remote access on and offsite Generous Not for Profit Salary Packaging A$15,900 tax free Flexible hours and arrangements, for a healthy work‑life balance Option to be able to swap any existing public holiday to another religious holiday or day of significance of your choice. Paid parental leave. Professional development + ongoing training and support provided. Limited free car parking Fitness Passport - a discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family Access to regular external supervision debriefing with Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support available as needed, together with Group Supervision and Wellness activities. Access to our free confidential counselling service through EAP for staff and their family Access to annual vaccination program Discounted Health Insurance A suite of employee reward and recognition programs For a confidential chat about the position please call Gary Martin on *** Don’t meet every single requirement? At Gateway Health we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every selection criteria and/or qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. APPLICATIONS CLOSE SUNDAY 7th DECEMBER 2025 As part of our recruitment process, we will be reviewing applications as they are received. As a result, this position may close prior to the closing date. If you are interested in working with us, we recommend sending your application across as soon as possible. Best of Luck Gateway Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We believe that a workforce that recognises and celebrates diversity will best meet the health and well‑being needs of all people we serve including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples; people with disability, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and gender diverse people, intersex people, people experiencing health inequalities, and culturally and linguistically diverse people. Please Note - should you be successful; you are required to undergo a: Criminal History Check Working With Children Check Proof of your eligibility to work in Australia(birth certificate, passport. VISA, etc) If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. We will then work with you to identify the best way to assist you through the recruitment process. All personal information will be kept confidential in compliance with relevant privacy legislation. Be careful - Don’t provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. 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