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Home Support Assessor
Older Persons Community Services, Medical Service Group, Kirwan Health Campus
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Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Health Service Support |
| Classification | AO3 |
| Workplace Location | Townsville region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/TV648280 |
| Closing date | 29-Jul-2025 |
| Job duration | 12 months with possibility of extension |
| Contact person | Jennifer Bradford |
| Contact details | 07 4433 8909 Access the National Relay Service |
About the work unit / facility
The Single Aged Care Assessment System is a multi-disciplinary team providing assessment services to older Queenslanders in the community. The assessment system aims to simplify and improve access to aged care services.
About your new employer
Clinical Excellence
The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) organisation offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment, providing access to cutting-edge medical practices, advanced research, and specialised clinical expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we foster continuous professional development, allowing staff to work on complex cases, engage with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions.
Career Growth and Development
We support career progression with structured pathways, secondment opportunities, and access to education and training programs. Whether specialising in a clinical field, upskilling in Digital Health, or transitioning to leadership roles, employees benefit from mentorship, professional development initiatives, and strong institutional partnerships with James Cook University (JCU).
Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage
A strong community-driven culture makes our organisation an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support. We balance metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional feel, offering short commutes, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close-knit professional network. Employees experience a unique blend of career growth and lifestyle flexibility without the hustle of larger cities.
Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits
Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville HHS region provides vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.
Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security, and a family-friendly environment. Staff benefit from regional opportunities while maintaining modern healthcare advantages.
Competitive salary and benefits:
We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.
- Salary range: $2950.00 to $3280.70 p.f. (AO3)
- 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available
About your opportunity
To provide non-clinical home-based face to face assessments of clients referred via the My Aged Care Gateway using the Integrated Assessment Tool (IAT). Under the Single Aged Care Assessment System, Home Support Assessors will work with clients and their representative/s to establish goals specific to the client's needs and develops appropriate strategies and actions, including referrals to aged care and non-aged care services.
Requirements:
- Mandatory requirement of a Certificate III in Home Care or Aged Care or equivalent work experience.
- Highly desirable a Certificate IV in Health Service Assistance/Allied Health Assistance.
- Attend and complete all mandatory training as outlined in the National Training Strategy 2023
- Demonstrated experience in word processing, spreadsheet, database and email software, preferably Microsoft Office suite.
- This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Enquiries are welcome; please contact:
Jennifer Bradford on (07) 4433 8909.
Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV648280
Applications close: Tuesday, 29/07/2025
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Please download the Role Description from the `Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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