Work With Us Aged Care Assessor (Parental Leave) Applications must be received before: 20/07/2026 12:00 pm
Type: Part Time
Hours per week: 30
Location: Coffs Harbour
For More Information About The Role
Claudia Rigg, Manager: Aged Care Assessments – ************ | ******
Position Overview
Blue Sky Community Services is seeking a qualified and values-aligned person to join our supportive and friendly team.
In this role, you will help deliver My Aged Care Assessment Services across the Coffs Harbour region and surrounding areas.
This is a remote position.
This role is under the SCHADS Award Level 5.1, $***** – Level 5.3 $***** per hour.
We will be reviewing applications as they are provided so please submit as soon as possible.
Blue Sky Community Services is delivering the Aged Care Single Assessment Service in partnership with My Aged Care and Community Options Australia.
Aged Care Assessors
Provide person-centred, comprehensive, timely, and high-quality assessments that support participants to access Commonwealth-funded aged care services and achieve meaningful outcomesApply a wellness and reablement approach to enable participants to remain as independent as possible in their own homesDeliver short-term linking support to assist participants to identify, access, and engage appropriate services to meet their care needsManage an allocated caseload, including prioritising referrals and meeting required service timeframesMaintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation within My Aged Care systems and organisational databasesIdentify risks and safeguarding concerns (including vulnerability, neglect, or abuse) and escalate in line with organisational proceduresCollaborate with internal teams, service providers, health professionals, and other stakeholders to ensure coordinated and effective care outcomesDeliver culturally safe, inclusive, and responsive assessments for people from diverse backgrounds and communitiesPromote and clearly communicate the Aged Care Assessment process, its purpose, and outcomes to participants and the communitySupport the community to build understanding of the aged care system and available servicesEnsure compliance with relevant legislation, guidelines, organisational policies, and work health and safety requirements.
Who We Are Looking For
The successful applicant will have:
Tertiary qualifications in a health-related discipline directly relevant to aged care or a specialised field (e.g. Registered Nurse, Medical Officer, Occupational Therapist, Social Worker)Willingness to travel for face-to-face assessments, with access to a fully registered and insured vehicle for work purposes, including roadside assistanceCurrent,



unrestricted registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), or membership (or eligibility for membership) of a relevant professional associationEvidence of current COVID-19 and influenza vaccinationsThe ability to consistently demonstrate behaviours, attitudes, and conduct aligned with the organisation's values, culture and code of conductA strong working knowledge of the aged care system, including services, the assessment process, and associated toolsA genuine passion for delivering exceptional customer serviceThe ability to quickly learn and confidently use information and communication technology, including Microsoft Office, client management systems, and databasesThe capability and willingness to confidently promote and accurately represent the Aged Care Assessment process, its purpose, and functions.
Additionally, You Will
Be friendly, kind, and positive, with a "can-do" attitudeStrive not just to meet expectations, but to exceed themBe highly organised, efficient, and effective in your work.
Please Note
A willingness to travel within the region is essential.
Applicants will need to have their own fully insured and registered vehicle available for work purposes, with Roadside Assistance.
Applicants Will Also Be Required To Provide Evidence Of
Tertiary qualifications in a health-related discipline related to health, aged care or related specialist area.
E.g. Registered nurses, medical officers, occupational therapists, social workersCurrent registration with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or part of or eligible to be part of a relevant professional associationEvidence of current vaccination against COVID19 and influenza.
About The Aged Care Assessment Team
Blue Sky Community Services is providing aged care assessment services in the Mid North Coast, Far North Coast and New England regions, supporting many older Australians.
How to apply
To Apply For This Position, Applicants Must
complete the application form (downloadable from our website); applications that are received without a completed application form will not be considered email the completed application form and a current resume to ******
In responding to the criteria, applicants need to demonstrate how they fulfil the criteria of the position.




Please note that applications that are received after the closing time will not be considered.
If you need assistance with the application process, please contact ******.
We want you to bring your best self to this application process.
If you feel you may require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please contact our Inclusive Communities Manager on ****** or ************** to discuss.
Completed hard copies can be delivered to any Blue Sky office before the closing date.
Please note that applications received after the closing date and time will not be considered.
We are an inclusive employer
We believe that the makeup of our workplace should reflect the diversity of the communities we work within.
We therefore strongly encourage people with diverse backgrounds and cultures, and people who have lived experience of disability, to apply to work with us.
We want you to bring your best self to this application process.
If you feel you may require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please contact our Inclusive Communities Manager at ****** or ************** to discuss.
The Recruitment Process
Stage One: Application Assessment Stage
All applications are assessed against the criteria.Applications that are not complete, or that do not satisfactorily address the criteria, will not be considered for interview.Shortlisted applicants will be asked to proceed to the interview stage of the recruitment process.Applicants who are not selected to progress to the interview stage will be advised by email.
Stage Two: Interview Stage
Applicants who are selected to progress to the interview stage will be contacted to arrange an interview date, time and location.At the interview, applicants will be asked questions to determine whether they are able to perform to a high standard within the role and to determine whether they are a good fit for the position, the organisation and our values.
Stage Three: Further Information Gathering Stage
Following the interview, applicants may be asked to complete online psychometric testing to further determine suitability for the position.Following the interview, the organisation may contact the applicant's referees to further determine suitability for the position.Applicants may also be requested to attend a second interview.
Stage Four: Employment Stage
Successful applicants will be contacted by the organisation to discuss employment possibilities.Unsuccessful applicants will be advised via email.Unfortunately, due to the volume of people who apply for our positions and want to work with us, we are unable to provide individual feedback to our applicants.
Supporting Materials
Application Form (DOCX, 60 KB)

📌 Aged Care Assessor (Parental Leave) (Coffs Harbour)
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