Job Description

Ongoing training and development Friendly and dynamic team Full time permanent opportunity OR Full time fixed term until 25/6/27 (will consider part time)

About the Role

- As a Clinical Assessor, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver timely, comprehensive and holistic assessments of frail older people in community and hospital settings.
- You will actively involve clients and carers in developing support plans tailored to individual needs and coordinate referrals to relevant service providers to support positive outcomes.
- Conduct holistic clinical and, where required, non-clinical assessments of older people in community and hospital settings.
- Review support plans, undertake home risk screening and complete My Aged Care triage as required.
- Involve clients and carers in assessment and care planning, developing short- and long-term plans that address individual health, physical, social and functional needs.
- Participate in team case conferences and implement agreed recommendations to support quality care and service delivery.
- Liaise with clients, carers, referrers and internal and external service providers to coordinate care and optimise client outcomes.

Classifications for this position will range from:

- Social Worker Grade 2 SC21 - SC24 ($90,235 - $103,724 per annum
- Physiotherapist Grade 2 VB1- VB4 ($90,235 - $103,724 per annum)
- Occupational Therapist Grade 2 VF6 - VF9 ($90,235 - $103,724 per annum)
- Registered Nurse Grade 4A YW7 ($121,695 per annum)

Your Contribution

- Tertiary Allied Health qualification or Registered Nurse qualification
- Current AHPRA Registration (if applicable)
- Eligibility for membership of relevant Allied Health Professional Association




- Current Victorian Driver’s Licence
- A valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, or willing to obtain

What We Offer

- A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
- Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
- A healthy work/life balance encouraged.
- Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off (additional day off per month)
- Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
- Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay
- Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
- Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
- Culture of continuous improvement

About the Aged Care Assessment Service

The Aged Care Assessment Service (ACAS) reports to the General Manager Subacute, Community Services. The ACAS is located at two sites – St Vincent’s in Fitzroy and St George’s Health Service in Kew. Working at St Vincent’s St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.





SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).

Reconciliation Action Plan

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees.

As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [email protected]

Closing Date: 27 November 2026 11:59pm

About St Vincent’s Health Australia

St Vincent’s Health Australia has been serving Australians with compassionate health and aged care since our first hospital was established in Sydney in 1857. Founded by the Sisters of Charity more than 180 years ago, St Vincent’s is a clinical, research and education leader delivering private hospital, public hospital and aged care services across NSW, VIC and QLD. Our founder, Mary Aikenhead’s vision, commitment and inspiration lives on in us and the work we do. From modest beginnings, St Vincent’s Health Australia is today the nation’s largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, offering services in Queensland, Current South Wales and Victoria, including public and private hospitals and aged care facilities. The St Vincent’s family comprises 22,000 outstanding nurses, researchers, cooks, doctors, executives, administrators, cleaners, volunteers and mo

📌 Aged Care Assessment Service Assessor (Melbourne)
🏢 St Vincent's Health Australia
📍 Melbourne