Part time (04. FTE)
Ongoing
Band 4, $65,512.72 pa (pro-rata) + Super
Closing date: 12pm on Monday 23 September 2024
Mount Alexander Shire is known for its local food and wine, for a vibrant arts community and breathtaking natural surrounds.
Perfectly located in Central Victoria, around 30 minutes from Bendigo by car or rail, and with Melbourne only 90 minutes away, you’ll enjoy a balanced lifestyle with great services, schools and homes in townships like Castlemaine and Maldon.
The role
Key responsibilities undertaken by the Assessment Officer include:
- To undertake HACC PYP assessments and reviews of eligible clients, to support the development of goal directed individual support plans promoting a strengths-based approach.
- To undertake the intake function, assessing incoming referrals within a set time frame.
- To develop and foster strong client and service relationships.
- Provide backfill support to Intake Assessment Team by undertaking commence visits and service reviews for the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP)
- Advocate on behalf of clients and their families where required.
- To provide responsive and supportive customer service to clients and other industry partners.
- Promote and develop a culture within the team that reflects the vision and values of the organisation.
Our ideal candidate
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Certificate or qualification in Aged Care field and/or knowledge and skills gained through on-the-job training commensurate with the requirements of the position.
- Demonstrated experience in implementing person centered goal-directed Care Plans
- Demonstrated time management and organisational skills to effectively plan and prioritise work tasks.
- Current Driver’s license.
- Working with Children Check.
- Current First Aid Level 2.
- High level of computer literacy in word processing, spreadsheets and databases.
- Experience in Local Government is desirable.
- Knowledge and experience in supporting frail aged people and people with a disability and their carers / families to live independently to remain in their home.
- Demonstrated experience in the preparation of simple correspondence and reports and the development and maintenance of databases.
- Excellent interpersonal skills including a demonstrated ability to use initiative, liaise with stakeholders, work with minimal supervision and work collaboratively within a team environment.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively.
- Experience in Microsoft Word, Excel and Carelink+, and the ability to adapt to new systems and processes.
- Demonstrated experience working in a Health or Community Care environment that is responsive and integrated to facilitate independent living and participation in the community.
Benefits
- Annual salary increases
- Hybrid working options – work from home and the office
- Flexible working arrangements, including options for part time work and rostered days off
- Wellbeing initiatives and a free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Generous leave provisions, including purchased leave options and paid parental leave
- Cross-skilling and professional development opportunities
Visit the Why work with us page on our website for more benefits.
Contact
If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role, please contact Helen (Milly) Palmer, In Take and Assessment Coordinator, on (03) 5471 1846.
How to apply
Visit our website and review the Information for applicants, then apply via our Current Vacancies page.
Please ensure your application includes:
- A cover letter, telling us why you are the best person for the position
- A copy of your current resume
- Responses to the Key Selection Criteria listed in the position description
Additional information
Mount Alexander Shire Council is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to child safety with zero tolerance for child abuse. We value a diverse workforce and encourage applicants from all cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and backgrounds.
Applicants can expect that the recruitment process will include interviewing, reference checks and criminal history checks. Some positions will also be required to provide a Working with Children Check, and medical assessments including drug and alcohol testing may be undertaken.
For more information on the recruitment process, please download the Candidate information document from our website.
