Applications must be received before: 26/03/2026 12:00 pm
We are seeking to employ a professional and values-aligned person to join our supportive and friendly team and to assist us in delivering the My Aged Care Aged Care Assessment Service in the Far North Coast region. We are seeking an Assessor in Ballina and surrounding areas. This role is working remotely, with regular daily travel required throughout the region.
Blue Sky Community Services is delivering the Aged Care Single Assessment Service in partnership with My Aged Care and Community Options Australia.
Aged Care Assessors:
* provide person-centred, comprehensive,timelyand high-quality assessments that empower participants to access Commonwealth-funded aged care services to achieve outcomes across a broad range of key areas
* engage in wellness and reablement-focused supports to ensure that participants are able to live as independently as possible in their homes
* provide short-term linking services to people who may need additional supports to source and engage supports related to their care needs
* build the capacity of the community to understand the Aged Care system and associated services.
Who we are looking for:
Successful applicants for this position will be people who:
* are friendly, kind and positive people, with a can‑do attitude
* not only want to meet expectations, but want to exceed them
* are highly organised, efficient and effective
* have tertiary qualifications in a health‑related discipline directly related to health, aged care or a related specialist area, e.g., registered nurse, medical officer, occupational therapist, social worker
* possess a willingness to travel to conduct face‑to‑face assessments, and have a fully insured and registered vehicle available for business purposes, including Roadside Assistance
* have current unrestricted registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or membership of (or eligibility for) a relevant professional association
* can provide evidence of current vaccination against COVID‑19 and Influenza
* have the ability to strongly and consistently align behaviours, attitudes and conduct with the organisation’s values, culture and code of conduct
* have a very good working knowledge of the Aged Care system and its services, the Aged Care Assessment process and associated assessment tools
* display a passion for the provision of exceptional customer service
* have the ability to quickly learn, master, and proficiently use information and communication technology tools and systems, including the Microsoft suite products, client management systems and databases.
* have the capability, and willingness to promote the Aged Care Assessment process, its goals, activities, processes and functions correctly and confidently.
About the Aged Care Assessment Team
Blue Sky Community Services is providing aged care assessment services in the Mid North Coast, Far North Coast and New England regions, supporting many older Australians.
How to apply
To apply for the position applicants should complete the online form below. The form does not have to be completed in a single session, applicants can save their session at any time and return to the form at a later date to complete it.
If you have any difficulties with the online form and would like to receive a hard copy of the recruitment documents, please contact our Inclusive Communities Manager, Melanie Jacobs by phone: (02) 6651 1788 or by email: melaniejacobs@bluesky.org.au .
Completed hard copies can be delivered to any Blue Sky office before the closing date. Please note that applications received after the closing date and time will not be considered.
We are an inclusive employer
We believe that the makeup of our workplace should reflect the diversity of the communities we work within. We therefore strongly encourage people with diverse backgrounds and cultures, and people who have lived experience of disability, to apply to work with us.
We want you to bring your best self to this application process. If you feel you may require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please contact our Inclusive Communities Manager at melaniejacobs@bluesky.org.au or (02) 6651 1788 to discuss.
The Recruitment Process
* All applications are assessed against the criteria.
* Applications that are not complete, or that do not satisfactorily address the criteria will not be considered for interview.
* Shortlisted applicants will be asked to proceed to the interview stage of the recruitment process.
* Applicants who are not selected to progress to the interview stage will be advised by email.
* Applicants who are selected to progress to the interview stage will be contacted to arrange an interview date, time and location.
* At the interview, applicants will be asked questions to determine whether they are able to perform to a high standard within the role and to determine whether they are a good fit for the position, the organisation and our values.
StageThree:Further Information Gathering Stage
* Following the interview applicants may be asked to complete online psychometric testing, to further determine suitability for the position.
* Following the interview, the organisation may contact the applicant’s referees to further determine suitability for the position.
* Applicants may also be requested to attend a second interview.
* Successful applicants will be contacted by the organisation to discuss employment possibilities.
* Unsuccessful applicants will be advised via email.
* Unfortunately, due to the volume of people who apply for our positions and want to work with us, we are unable to provide individual feedback to our applicants.
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