Casual/Temporary, Full time, Part time, Permanent

- Employment Type:Permanent/TemporaryFull-Time/Part-Time
- Position Classification:Health Clinician Level 1
- Remuneration:Depnding on Qualification
- Hours Per Week:upto 38
- Location:Across CCLHD
- Requisition ID:REQ690076
- Applications Close:Sunday 1st November 2026 at 11.59pm
- Interview Date: Wednesday 11th November

Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) is committed to improving the care provided to our patients in line with our vision of Trusted Care: Better Health for everyone.

The Clinical Assessor undertakes a comprehensive aged care assessment using the Integrated Assessment Tool (IAT) assessing the medical, physical, cognitive, psychosocial, cultural, environmental, and social aspects of older people referred for assessment via the My Aged Care Contact Centre. The clinical assessor formulates a support plan that best meets the needs of the older person and their carer within the resources available. The Clinical Assessor works within the guidelines set by the Single Assessment System (SAS) for Aged Care Services Contract Statement of requirements, the My Aged Care Assessment Manual and the Aged Care Act 2024.

Assessments are conducted in hospital and community settings for eligibility to Commonwealth funded Aged Care services including Residential Care, Transitional Aged Care Program, Support at Home, and Commonwealth Home Support Program. Assessments are conducted in Residential Aged Care Homes for funding using the Australian National Aged Care Classification (AN-ACC) tool.

Under the Single Assessment System, Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) has a mix of clinical and non-clinical assessment staff and conduct both home support and comprehensive assessments.



CCLHD also deliver residential aged care funding assessments using the Australian National Aged Care Classification (AN-ACC) assessment tool.

CCLHD is responsible for the day-to-day operation of NSW Health – ACA – Central Coast including the timely delivery of assessments under the Aged Care Act 2024 (the Act), as well as the management, training, and performance of individual assessors and delegates.

The Clinical Assessor undertakes a complex aged care assessment using the Integrated Assessment Tool (IAT) addressing the medical, physical, cognitive, psychosocial, cultural, environmental and social aspects of older people referred for assessment via the My Aged Care Contact Centre. The Clinical Assessor formulates a support plan (Using the ISBAR communication framework) that best meets the needs of the older person and their carer within the resources available. The Clinical Assessor works within the guidelines set by the Single Aged Care System Assessment Services Contract Statement of requirements, the My Aged Care Assessment Manual June 2026 and the Aged Care Act 2024.

Central Coast LHD is recognised for having a positive culture, being authentic and providing sustainable employment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for having a positive culture, being authentic and providing sustainable employment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.



Central Coast LHD has the opportunity and capacity to increase Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander networks in and outside the local community area.

About the Chance

The Clinical Assessor plays a key role within the Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) Single Assessment System (SAS), providing comprehensive aged care assessments for older people referred through My Aged Care. Assessments consider the individual's medical, physical, cognitive, psychosocial, cultural, environmental and social needs using the Integrated Assessment Tool (IAT). The assessor develops person-centred support plans and recommendations to help older people access appropriate Commonwealth-funded aged care services.

Clinical Assessors conduct assessments across hospitals, community settings and residential aged care facilities, determining eligibility for programs such as Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP), Support at Home, Residential Aged Care, Transition Care Program (TCP), and other aged care services. They also complete residential aged care funding assessments using the Australian National Aged Care Classification (AN-ACC) tool.

Working within the requirements of the Aged Care Act 2024, the My Aged Care Assessment Manual and Single Assessment System guidelines, Clinical Assessors collaborate with older people, carers, health professionals and service providers to ensure timely access to appropriate support and care.

CCLHD is responsible for delivering high-quality aged care assessments, maintaining compliance with Commonwealth requirements, supporting assessor development, and providing culturally safe services. The District is committed to improving health outco

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