Health Professional Aged Care Assessment Team / Senior Health Professional Aged

Salary: HSO Level P1 $80,963 - $109,579 p.a. pro rata or HSO Level P2 $112,269 - $119,290 p.a. pro rata

Are you a driven and experienced Health Professional working in Aged Care looking for a challenging role? Then look no further. 

We are seeking enthusiastic Health Professionals (Nurses, Psychologist, Speech Pathologist, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Social Worker) to join our team in this diverse and challenging role. No two days are the same, as you assess and manage complex cases within our Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT). This role will test you, but you’ll be provided with structured training, supervision and opportunities to develop specialist core and advanced practice skills in a secure and supported work environment.

Applications are welcomed from applicants who are interested in both Part Time or Full Time employment, to fill our current vacancies below:

• Health Professional ACAT (P1 role): 4.2 permanent FTE available
• Senior Health Professional ACAT (P2 role): 1.8 permanent FTE available

Interviews for this process are likely to be held on week commencing the 8 July 2024.

This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Fixed Term Full Time, Fixed Term Part Time and Casual appointments. Fixed Term and Casual appointments will be made with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.

Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 31/12/2025.

About this role

ACAT is a Commonwealth funded program that funds NMHS and other organisations to provide a team of nursing and allied Health Professionals to clinically assess the care needs of older people who have complex care needs. ACATs help older people and their carers to access appropriate levels of support such as Home Care Packages and residential care.

The Health Professional ACAT role(s) are unique in that they interact with older people and their carers in the community. The Health Professional ACAT role provides the opportunity to assess, educate and support older people and their carers in planning for the older person’s care. Older people are generally assessed in their own homes and NMHS ACATs cover most of the northern suburbs, so confidence in driving in the community is essential. 

NMHS is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of our Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Strategy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. 

NMHS upholds the social model of disability. If you have any access needs or require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact Gianna Renshaw on 08 64578***.

What we are looking for

Highly capable and values-driven Health Professionals to join our fantastic ACAT program at Sir Charles Gairdner Osborne Park Health Care Group. You will be passionate about working with older people and their carers and ensure they have been linked to the range of supports you find them eligible for in the Aged Care system. You will have the opportunity to embody the NMHS Values and make a real difference by providing safe quality care through expertise and teamwork. 

While your qualifications and experience tell us part of your story, your values and attitude speak louder still. At NMHS, we aim to ensure our behaviours reflect our core values: Care, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork and Integrity. During the selection process you will be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position while upholding our values.

Take Advantage of our Employee Benefits

In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits:

• Generous salary packaging   
• Diverse and inclusive culture
• A smoke free environment
• You will receive mandatory training to become a My Aged Care Clinical Assessor if you have not already received this training (Desirable criteria 2).
• Professional development opportunities
• Paid study leave
• Flexible working arrangements including working from home once fully trained as a My Aged Care Clinical Assessor.  
• Continuous learning
• Mobile phones and mobile devices are provided for working in the community.

NMHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work options, where operationally appropriate. 

What Next? Application Details

We encourage you to contact Gianna Renshaw on 08 645781***(**************@health.wa.gov.au), to hear more about the role and to decide whether Sir Charles Gairdner Osborne Park Health Care Group is the place for you!

Applicants are required to apply online so allow enough time to complete the online application process and attach your documentation. If you experience difficulties, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

Your application should include:

• A Cover Letter
• Please use your cover letter as an opportunity to introduce yourself, outline your suitability for the role, and let us know why you believe you should be considered for the position.
• Senior Health Professional ACAT Applicants (ONLY)
• If you are interested in in the P2 ACAT role, please answer the below question in your cover letter (Essential Selection Criteria 5 of the P2 JDF):

“How have you previously supported your team as a clinical leader, supervisor and/or educator? Use examples to strengthen your answer.”

• A Document Addressing the Selection Criteria (listed below)
• Please write a response explaining how you meet each of the criteria. Where possible, please provide examples and experiences that support your responses. Essential Selection Criteria to address (see full selection criteria in the JDF(s), attached above):

1. Tertiary Qualifications in the relevant field
2. Demonstrate knowledge of the range of services available to support older adults,  younger people with disabilities, and other programs relating to carers.
3. Demonstrate well developed interpersonal skills and effective communication, both written and verbal; AND

Desirable Selection Criteria 2. Previous experience as a My Aged Care assessor

• A Curriculum Vitae
• Two Professional Referees 

For any questions relating to your application, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Gianna Renshaw on 08 64578*** or email **************@health.wa.gov.au

Eligibility to Apply:  Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. To be eligible for a fixed term or casual appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions after or on, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted. 

We look forward to receiving your application.