Job Category: Single Aged Care Assessment System Greatness starts here The Single Aged Care Assessment System (SAS) has been set up by the Health Department to simplify and improve access to aged care services. The SAS includes assessments for all aged care services, including Aged Care Assessments and Residential Aged Care (RAC) Funding Assessments. Working as part of the SAS team, and reporting to the SAS Clinical Team Leader, you will be responsible for:

- Undertaking client assessments, reviews and development of support plans to assist clients in achieving their goals and living independently in their own homes and community.
- Assessors will be expected to conduct assessments across all Northwestern Melbourne LGAs.
- Participating in clinical triage and case conferencing.
- Identifying, monitoring and managing risks and leading appropriate escalation.

Desired

Skills and Experience Cultural safety and inclusive practice At DPV Health, cultural safety is an important part of how we recruit, work, and deliver care. We are looking for candidates who bring self‑awareness, respect, and a genuine commitment to inclusive practice when working with older people, carers, families, and communities. Demonstrate respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and people with diverse lived experiences.

Reflect on your own practice and communicate in ways that build trust, dignity, and confidence with clients and families. Contribute to a workplace culture where inclusion, equity, cultural humility,



and continuous learning are valued. To be successful in this role you will bring demonstrated experience working in Australia or overseas directly delivering services in aged care settings and/or to aged persons.

- Tertiary Qualification in a health‑related discipline directly related to health, aged care or specialist area such as Allied Health, Social Work, or Registered Nurse.
- Current unrestricted registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or other relevant professional association. Fine Print - Applications close 31 July 2026.
- To view a copy of the position description please click here - Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check, International Police Check (if applicable), hold a valid WWCC.
- Full driver licence and travel between sites required. Travel will also be required to conduct assessments within all Northwestern Melbourne Local Government Areas (LGAs). For further information, please contact the SAS Program Manager, John Sampsonidis on 0429 310 370. DPV Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring we have an inclusive, diverse and secure workplace for our staff and clients. To us diversity means people of any age, family situation, cultural and linguistic background, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical sex characteristics, ability or disability, health, life experience, socio-economic situation, faith, spirituality and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. We encourage all individuals to apply.

📌 Clinical Aged Care Assessment Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 DPV Health
📍 Melbourne