About us:

Aged Care Assessment (ACA) is a multi-disciplinary team of nursing and allied health clinicians whose main function is to assess frail clients 65 years and over and Indigenous clients 50 years and over for:

Permanent Residential Aged Care

Respite Residential Aged Care

Home Care Package Program in the community

Transition Care Program (12-week community rehabilitation program – therapy and case management intervention from direct hospital discharge – with 24 hours)

Short Term Restorative Care (8-week community rehabilitation program – community therapy intervention for aged functional decline)

About the role:

The Social Worker for the Aged Care Assessment (ACA) is the Senior in the team who provides leadership and training support to the Clinicians within ACA. This is a leadership position.

The Social Worker Senior works within the Aged Care Assessment (ACA) completing ACA assessments in hospital or community settings according to Commonwealth guidelines and the Aged Care Act 1997, bringing a Social Work focus to the multi-disciplinary team and to client care, and referring frail aged clients to appropriate service provision.

The Social Worker Senior – ACA provides comprehensive assessment and care planning which focuses on client health and health related needs following a wellness and reablement model of practice.

About you:

The successful applicant must hold a tertiary qualification, or equivalent in Social Work.

Previous Aged Care Assessment experience would be an advantage.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $157,359 is comprised of:

An hourly rate between $64.64 - $69.55 p.h.

12.75% employer superannuation contribution

17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits

Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities

Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety

Generous Salary Sacrificing Options

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To apply, please submit the following:

Your current CV or resume, including referees.

A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.

Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.

For assistance:

Contact [email protected]

Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK5G647591

Applications close: Tuesday, 5 August 2025