Clinical Aged Care Delegate - ACAS Funding Services

Location– Primarily work from home role with office days required on occasion for training or meetings

Flexible hours and days – Monday to Friday, Full timeor part time; no shift work

Pay rate – $56.73 per hour + superannuation

7 additional leave days per year

Pay less tax with Not For Profit Salary Packaging

Fitness Passport discounted gym memberships

Paid Parental leave and Long Service Leave after 5 years

We have a great opportunity for a Clinical Aged Care Delegate to join our Aged Care Assessment Services (‘ACAS’) team. ACAS positions offer flexibility and autonomy.

This role requires a clinical qualification/background – Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist or Registered Nurse with AHPRA or Social Worker with AASW membership.

What will your role look like ?

The Clinical Assessment Delegate will evaluate completed clinical assessments and oversee quality and compliance to ensure clients are approved for the appropriate aged care services they need.

Day to day this includes:

Ensuring the quality and accuracy of clinical assessments and approving aged care services under the Aged Care Act, Aged Care Assessments Quality Framework and the current Aged Care standards

Complying with Australian Government, State or Territory Laws

Ensuring that the Aged Care Assessment has been completed without errors, contradictions or omissions before approving care

Ensuring that the Aged Care Assessment decision is well evidenced and consistent with the Delegation Instrument, the legal requirements of the Act and its relevant principals





Granting of extensions for transition care and residential respite care

Management and notifying client of decisions relating to urgent circumstances

Working collaboratively with colleagues to promote a supportive and positive team culture.

To be successful in this role you’ll need:

Excellent communication and commitment to customer service

Tertiary qualification in a health-related discipline directly related to health, aged care or related specialist area. E.g. registered nurse, medical officer, occupational therapist, physiotherapist and social worker

Current unrestricted registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or part of or eligible to be part of a relevant professional association

At least one years’ aged care assessment experience preferred

Willingness to apply for a Police Check

Knowledge of the Aged Care Act, Aged Care Assessments Quality Framework and the current Aged Care standards

What we can offer you:

Join a highly engaged dynamic team where you’ll be supported to grow and take on recent challenges

Make a real difference in the lives of Older Australians – play a critical role in assessing their needs and ensuring they get the right care

Build valuable skills and sharpen your expertise to help you grow a career in aged care services

Flexibility and fulfillment where you can prioritise work/life balance, build strong relationships with your colleagues and make an impact on clients and their families

Aged Care Assessment Services (ACAS) operate independently of Catholic Healthcare and play a pivotal role in ensuring that Older Australians are assessed for the care and services they truly need.

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📌 Clinical Aged Care Delegate (Sydney)
🏢 Catholic Healthcare
📍 Sydney