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Aged Care Assessment Team Assessors x2 - Alice Springs

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Department of Health

  • Aged Care Assessment Team Assessor
  • Professional 2 - Remuneration Package Range $100,067 - $119,681 (Comprising salary $86,204 - $103,377, superannuation, leave loading and the value of 2 weeks extra recreation leave)
  • Community Allied Health and Aged Care – Alice Springs
  • 2 x Full-time vacancies available, fixed to 30/06/2023

We are seeking an enthusiastic professionally qualified Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Social Worker, Registered Nurse or other relevant health related field to become part of the Aged Care Unit in Alice Springs as an Aged Care Assessment Team Assessor.

This position conducts clinical comprehensive assessments for aged clients referred to the Aged Care Assessment Team. The Aged Care Assessment Program is a Commonwealth funded program, which has legislated delegation authority to approve clients for Residential Aged Care, Respite Care, Homecare Packages and flexible care.

This position is part of the Aged Care Unit, which incorporates Aged Care Assessment Team, Cognitive Support Service, Aboriginal Liaison Officers and Psychogeriatric Service.

This position has been readvertised following advice from the Commonwealth expanding the criteria for professions appropriate for an Aged Care Assessment Team assessor. The Job description has been amended to reflect that advice. Previous applicants will still be considered.

For further information please contact Erica Whitehead on 08 89516735 or [email protected], using the subject line: Aged Care Assessment Team Assessors x2 - Alice Springs enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Quote vacancy number: 42271

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Applicants should address the selection criteria and provide a current CV and contact details for 2 referees (preferably an email address). For a copy of the Job Description and to apply online please visit www.jobs.nt.gov.au

Information on the Northern Territory and its great lifestyle is available at www.australiasnorthernterritory.com.au

Note: The preferred or recommended applicant will be required to hold a current Working with Children Clearance notice / Ochre Card (application forms available from SAFE NT @ https://forms.pfes.nt.gov.au/safent) and undergo a criminal history check. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history.

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