Aged Care Assessor - Team Lead

Clinical Team Lead – Assessment Services

• Fulltime - 1FTE
• Competitive salary with generous salary packaging 
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Mileage reimbursement

iLA connects the community and sector to impartial information, industry leading resources, and person-centred assessment to empower older Australians to make informed choices about their ageing journey.

iLA is seeking Clinical Team Leads with experience delivering Aged Care Assessments to support our expansion across Western Australia as a part of the Single Assessment System.

THE ROLE

You must be a Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, or Social Worker with proven experience in conducting aged care assessments. Key responsibilities of this role include:

• Work with iLA’s Assessment Service Delivery Manager to expand iLA’s existing operations and establish and Aged Care Assessment Service that meets the needs of clients across the whole of Western Australia.
• Lead a team of Assessors working across metropolitan, regional and remote areas of Western Australia, through co-ordinating, overseeing and planning for delivery of Aged Care Assessment Services.
• Ensure high client satisfaction and work practices / systems that are conducive to productivity, safety, continuous improvement, and employee engagement.    
• Co-ordinate Assessor resourcing and service delivery in consultation with other relevant stakeholders to meet operational needs and KPIs.
• Supervise the activities of team members, including mentoring and coaching, development and training and allocation of duties.  
• Ensure the team practices culturally sensitive assessments for groups such as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, those from CALD backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, or the homeless.
• Promote healthy ageing and well-being using a ‘wellness and reablement approach’. 
• Collect, analyse and report on operational performance data as required
• Conduct Aged Care Assessments, Triage and Delegation services.

ABOUT YOU

The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and inspired by a passion to make a difference to the lives of aged and vulnerable members within the community. You will have confidence in your ability to lead and develop others, be flexible and solution focused, be able to manage competing demands, and work effectively as a member of a team to deliver to operational requirements.

You will also possess:

• A tertiary qualification in Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy or a related health field and current unrestricted registration with AHPRA or eligible to be part of a relevant professional association
• Experience as an Aged Care Assessor, using a client centred approach
• Experience as a Team Leader within an aged care setting desirable.
• A passion for promoting independence and well-being among older adults
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• The ability to work flexibly and complete aged care needs assessments, delegation and/or triage duties as required   
• A willingness to complete training requirements specified under the My Aged Care Workforce Learning Strategy 2023

ON OFFER

• Great Culture: considered to be in the top 5% nationally for our sector. 
• Impactful Work: help older adults gain confidence and to live independently.  
• Collaborative Environment: supportive team committed to client well-being.  
• Professional Growth: training and professional development opportunities.  
• Competitive employment benefits: including salary packaging, extra leave, flexible work provisions, and a health and wellbeing program.  

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and supporting ageing individuals to access services required to remain living independently at home, then we encourage you to apply. 

TO APPLY  

Register your interest today by submitting your curriculum vitae and a cover letter, addressing how you meet the work-related requirements (in no more than 2 pages).  View full Position Description HERE or email HR@ilaustralia.org.au.to discuss the specifics of the position.  

Applications close: 9th December 2024 (AWST) or before. 

Short listing will commence immediately, and we reserve the right to commence interviewing before the closing date. We thank you for your interest in iLA and we will respond to all candidates.

Only those with the right to live & work in Australia need apply.

Our purpose: We strive towards our mission of a community in which all abilities are valued, where people have the knowledge, tools, and confidence to participate.  We promote and support diversity and inclusion in our workplace. If you require any additional support during the recruitment/interview phase, please contact HR@ilaustralia.org.au.

Values: Passion, Integrity, Embracing, Authentic  

We value our people at ILA and strive to have a positive and adaptive culture, one that aligns with our values; so cultural fit is just as important to us as qualifications, technical skill, and experience.  

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