Residential Aged Care Funding (AN-ACC) Assessor - Mildura

About us

Australian Healthcare Associates (AHA) is Australia's largest specialist health and human services consultancy. Now in our 33rd year, we partner with federal, state and territory governments to improve health and social outcomes for Australians by delivering evaluations, reviews and program administration engagements of major national importance.

AHA’s story is all about its people. We pride ourselves on our supportive and inclusive culture, and on the vision, creativity, and drive of our staff. Our high-performing team of passionate and talented individuals works collaboratively to deliver great outcomes for our clients. 

The role

As part of a team of experienced aged care professionals, your role will involve you visiting aged care facilities to assess residents using the Australian National Aged Care Classification (AN-ACC) assessment tool. Living within or around the greater Mildura area, you will undertake AN-ACC assessments at residential aged care homes in the Loddon Mallee aged care planning region (ACPR) on behalf of the Department of Health and Aged Care. These visits require travel within the Loddon Mallee ACPR with the potential for overnight stays for more remote facilities.

Comprehensive training and support will be provided (no prior knowledge of the AN-ACC assessment tool is required). Applicants who have been trained as AN-ACC assessors or currently work as AN-ACC assessors will be considered favourably.

On offer:

• Highly attractive salary – $104,550 salary p.a. + 11.5% super (FTE)
• Permanent PT position (3 days/0.6 FTE)
• Hours: Monday to Friday - 9am to 5pm
• Full training provided in the use and application of the new assessment tool
• All technical equipment including laptop and phone
• Reimbursement of travel expenses 

Required:

• 5+ years of experience as a RN, Physio or OT in the aged care sector.
• Current, general, unrestricted AHPRA registration.
• Valid driver's license and reliable car.
• Flexible attitude and ability to adapt to changing environment or circumstances.
• Willingness to travel to regional/remote facilities.
• Able to work unsupervised within a diverse and widely located team.
• Meet all Department of Health and Aged Care Vaccination requirements.

If you have the skills and experience and are interested in working with us, then we'd like to hear from you now.

To apply please upload your CV and a cover letter outlining how your skills and experience align with the requirements of the role. Please include your suburb of residence, the region you’re applying for, and your AHPRA registration details on your application.

Applications close Thursday 12 December 2024

All questions can be directed to recruitment@ahaconsulting.com.au

Applicants must have full Australian working rights.

Further information about AHA is available at our website - www.ahaconsulting.com.au

Agency applications will not be considered.

AHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We support flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously, and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer. All are encouraged to apply.