• $83K - $91K + Super 
• Temporary full time to June 2020 / Monthly RDO
• Job Ref:  17774

ABOUT THE ROLE

Moreland City Council is offering a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Assessment Officer to join the Moreland Regional Assessment Team.   You will be responsible for undertaking assessments for the Home and Community Care Program for Younger Persons using the Statewide Living at Home Assessment tool. You will also be required to complete Home Support Assessments using the My Aged Care Assessor Portal.   Experience working in Aged and Disability sector would be an advantage, as well as experience or knowledge of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

ABOUT MORELAND

The City of Moreland is changing as we align our organisation to meet the needs of a fast-growing city and home to more than 170,000 residents who are culturally and linguistically diverse, speaking more than 140 different languages.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO PERFORM THIS ROLE

• Qualifications in allied health or a relevant degree and experience in working with client with a disability or working with aged clients
• Experience, knowledge and understanding of the Home and Community Care Program for Younger People, the use of reablement and wellness approach when working with clients
• Highly developed assessment and care coordination skills using the Living at Home Assessment Tool or other similar tools
• Experience in My Aged Care and Home Support Assessments 
• Demonstrated experience in the development of Goal Directed Care plans
• High level of written and verbal communications skills
• Experience and knowledge of client data base system, Carelink+ is desirable
• Ability to speak a second language is highly desirable

WHAT THIS ROLE CAN OFFER

• Monthly RDO
• Extensive opportunities for training and career development
• Salary sacrifice options
• A real sense of Work-life balance
• Employer-supported study assistance schemes
• Supportive and friendly team

For further information please contact Tanya Taylor on 9240 2318

Applications close: 5pm, 25 February 2019

Please note all applicants must apply online and no late applications will be accepted.

Moreland City Council is proudly diverse and an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, people with disability, and people from every culture, gender and sexuality identity, age and ethnic background.Moreland City Council is committed to being a Child Safe organisation and has zero tolerance for child abuse.