Casual/Temporary, Full time, Part time, Permanent

Remuneration:$40.05 - $72.63 Per Hour (Dependant on Qualifications) + 12% Super + Rural Incentives + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: PermanentFull Time, Permanent Part Time and Casual Positions Available
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1/2, Physiotherapist Level 1/2, Registered Nurse, Social Worker Level 1/2, Speech Pathologist Level 1/2, Clinical Psychologist
Hours Per Week:38
Location: Armidale CHS | Inverell CHS | Narrabri CHS | New England / North West | Tamworth CHS
Requisition ID:REQ697766
Applications Close: Sunday 22nd November 2026

About the Role

As a Comprehensive Assessor, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting older people to access the aged care services and support they need to maintain their independence, dignity and quality of life.

Drawing on your extensive clinical experience, you'll undertake comprehensive assessments to determine eligibility for Commonwealth-funded aged care services, develop individualised support plans and facilitate their implementation. You'll also provide valued advocacy, guidance and support to older people, their families and carers throughout the assessment process across the New England North West region.

No two days will be the same You'll work with a diverse range of clients across varied communities and settings, from older people in hospital and Aboriginal Elders to ageing farmers living in remote locations. This diversity offers a stimulating opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older people from all walks of life.

Working within a dynamic and supportive multidisciplinary team, you'll adapt your assessment approach to suit individual client needs,



delivering assessments face-to-face in their home or care setting, or remotely through virtual care.

Enjoy flexibility and work-life balance, with:
Remote and hybrid working arrangements, including opportunities to work from home or other locations across the New England North West.
Adaptable work patterns, with variable arrangements considered to support individual circumstances and service needs.
Greater flexibility around working hours and shift patterns, with reasonable advance notice to help you balance work and personal commitments.

This position reports directly to the Manager, NSW Health Aged Care Assessment (New England).

Casual opportunities may also be considered for suitably qualified and experienced Comprehensive Assessors who have completed all required training and are fully competent to undertake the role.

Interviews are scheduled to take place on Thursday, 26th November 2026, and Friday, 27th November 2026.

Where You'll Be Working

Join the NSW Health Aged Care Assessment Service (Recent England), a welcoming, collaborative and highly supportive team committed to delivering comprehensive, high-quality assessment services for older people across the region.

Working across both community and hospital settings, the team supports older people living independently in the community, residing in more than 40 aged care homes throughout the New England North West,



as well as hospital inpatients across 20 facilities, including 11 hospitals and 9 Multipurpose Services (MPS).

With established assessor base locations in Armidale, Inverell, Narrabri and Tamworth, there may also be opportunities to explore alternative locations, subject to service requirements.

Making a move can feel overwhelming, but support is available.

The Welcome Experience is a free service designed to help health workers and their families settle into regional communities.
From connecting you with local schools, childcare providers, sporting clubs, housing information, and community networks,
the program helps make your transition smoother so you can feel at home sooner and start enjoying everything your new community has to offer.

Learn More: www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience

What we can offer you:

At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:

Be rewarded with up to $10,000 in the first 12 months PLUS up to $5,000 each year thereafter in fortnightly payments under the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.*

Supportive and collaborative team environment

Ongoing professional development opportunities across the administrative network

Career progression opportunities within NSW Health

Annual leave and paid parental leave for eligible employees

Salary packaging options to increase take-home pay

Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support wellbeing

- Must hold a qualification in one of the following: Occupational Therapy, Nursing,

📌 Comprehensive Assessor (Narrabri)
🏢 NSW Health
📍 Narrabri