09 Aug
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State Government Of Victoria, Australia
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Geelong
09 Aug
State Government Of Victoria, Australia
Geelong
Location: Barwon South West - Greater Geelong
Reference: 9201
- Lead a dedicated aged care assessment team and make a real community impact
- Enjoy a rewarding leadership role with robust multidisciplinary support and development opportunities
- Permanent full-time role | 80 hours per fortnight | ADOs, 5 weeks leave & salarypackaging
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 2024 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.
- 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
Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.
- Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
- A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- Attractive salary packaging benefits
- Living expenses capped at $9,010
- Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
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.
- Working with Children Check (if applicable)
Applications close Friday 14 August 2026 at 11.59pm
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📌 Team Leader Aged Care, Single Assessment Service, Barwon South West (Geelong)
🏢 State Government Of Victoria, Australia
📍 Geelong