Employment Type - Permanent Full Time
Hours per fortnight - 80
Job Category - Nursing - Registered Nurse (Div 1)
Lead a dedicated aged care assessment team and make a real community impact
Enjoy a rewarding leadership role with strong multidisciplinary support and development opportunities
Permanent full-time role | 80 hours per fortnight | ADOs, 5 weeks leave & salary packaging
About The Role
We are seeking a motivated Team Leader to coordinate the Barwon South West Assessment Team and support the delivery of high-quality aged care assessment services across the region.
This important supervisory role is responsible for overseeing day-to-day team operations, coordinating workloads, maintaining effective work practices and ensuring compliance with Victorian Department of Health KPIs, Barwon Health policies and relevant program guidelines.
Working within the My Aged Care framework, including the Aged Care Act **** and Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) requirements, you will help deliver a nationally consistent screening and assessment process for people seeking access to CHSP services and other aged care supports.
The role also supports consumers to make informed choices about the services and supports that best meet their individual needs.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced health professional with strong leadership and coordination skills to contribute to positive outcomes for older people and their carers across the Barwon South West region.
Key Responsibilities
Provide day-to-day leadership, supervision and operational coordination of the Barwon South West Assessment Team to ensure services meet My Aged Care, Barwon Health and Victorian Department of Health requirements and KPIs
Deliver high-quality,



consumer-centred screening and assessment using the Integrated Assessment Tool (IAT), develop support plans and coordinate appropriate referrals and short-term case management for vulnerable consumers
Support quality improvement through staff education and clinical support, monitoring documentation and assessment practices, resolving operational issues and contributing to reporting, audits and service improvement initiatives
What We're Looking For
Tertiary qualification in a relevant health discipline with current registration or accreditation, a Victorian driver's licence and NDIS Clearance
Demonstrated knowledge of My Aged Care, Single Assessment Service, CHSP, NDIS and community or home-based aged care services
Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and manage competing priorities effectively
Position Description
Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.
Barwon Health Staff Benefits
Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
Extensive career development opportunities




Attractive salary packaging benefits
Living expenses capped at $9,010
Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
Diversity and Inclusion
Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve.
We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.
Child Safety
We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.
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Additional Information
If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at
All Appointments Are Subject To
Satisfactory Police Record Check
Immunisation Status Clearance
Working with Children Check (if applicable)
Contact person: Simone Meara
Email:
Phone:
Application closing date: 14 August ****
Internal Applicants
If you are currently employed at Barwon Health, please ensure you sign in via the employee login on the external careers page or access the careers page through One Point (intranet) before applying.
Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date - early applications are encouraged.
Barwon Health does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.
Candidates must apply directly through the official recruitment portal.
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📌 Team Leader Aged Care, Single Assessment Service, Barwon South West (Victoria)
🏢 Barwon Health
📍 Victoria