Footprints Community Ltd

Wide Bay (Bundaberg), QLD

Max Term Full Time

July 29, 2026 - August 29, 2026

Clinical Assessor

Who we are: Footprints is a leading not for profit organisation supporting older Australians and people experiencing mental health challenges. Since 1991, we have grown into a multi-site provider known for person-led, innovative and integrated services that enhance wellbeing, independence and social connection. Through robust partnerships across health, housing and community sectors, we deliver meaningful, lasting impact.

We are guided by strong leadership, collaboration and a shared commitment to strengthening communities.

Learn more about Footprints: https://footprintscommunity.org.au/work-with-us

About the role:

As the Clinical Aged Care Assessor, you will support the delivery of the Footprints Aged Care Assessment Service (ACAS) through the provision of holistic aged care assessments.

This hybrid clinical role supports responsive, client-centred, comprehensive, fair, and timely assessment pathways for older Australians accessing Commonwealth-funded aged care services. You may also work across Triage Delegate and Assessment Delegate functions based on operational requirements, workforce capability, delegation status, and service demand.

The role is responsible for undertaking aged care needs assessments, determining eligibility for assessment services, reviewing assessment outcomes and support plan recommendations, and exercising delegated authority under the Aged Care Act in accordance with legislative requirements, operational guidance, program expectations,



and approved delegation arrangements.

You will bring:

- Experience working with older people and their families/carers, including individuals experiencing mental illness, disability, homelessness, housing instability, or social and financial disadvantage.
- Experience undertaking assessments, triage, care coordination, and goal-orientated support planning within aged care, community, health, or human services settings.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise sound clinical judgement, decision-making, and problem-solving skills within legislative and operational frameworks.
- Knowledge of aged care reforms, the My Aged Care assessment pathway, and person-centred service delivery principles.
- High level computer literacy and experience working across multiple digital platforms and systems.
- Ability to build networks with community aged care providers and stakeholders within the region.

Requirements:

- Tertiary qualifications as a Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist, or Physiotherapist with current AHPRA registration, or Social Worker with eligibility for AASW membership.
- Current QLD Driver’s Licence.
- NDIS Worker Screening (Yellow Card) and Blue Card.




- Annual influenza vaccination in accordance with Department of Health and Aged Care requirements.
- Current First Aid and CPR Certificate (Desirable).

What we offer

- Salary packaging up to $18,550 to reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay.
- An additional day of birthday leave each year.
- Gifted leave during part of the end-of-year shutdown period, subject to organisational arrangements.
- Access to novated leasing for an eligible new or used vehicle and associated running costs.
- Confidential support through our Employee Assistance Program.

Contact For further information, please contact Laura at [email protected]. Applications may be reviewed as they are received, and Footprints may commence the selection process before the advertised closing date.

To learn more about Footprints, please visit our website: https://footprintscommunity.org.au/work-with-us

Equal opportunity

Footprints encourages applications from all people. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees, no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, Footprints strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.

Footprints

Community acknowledges the traditional owners of the land and pays respect to Elders past and present, and thank them for their wisdom and guidance.

Take your next step towards an exciting career.

📌 Clinical Assessor (Queensland)
🏢 Footprints Community
📍 Queensland