• Salary packaging
• Work from Home options
• Supportive team environment

Classification Grade 2*

On 1 January 2026 five health services (Kooweerup Regional Health Service, Peninsula Health, Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health and Gippsland Southern Health Service) will come together to create Bayside Health. A newly merged health service with more than 22,000 employees caring for a community of over 1.2 million Victorians.  

The new health service will provide people with the best possible care with services that support them throughout their lives. The merger will also strengthen our workforce, providing new training, education and career opportunities. Subject to final approval on 1 January 2026, all employees from the five health services will transfer to Bayside Health. 

Who We Are and What We Stand For   

Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of over 300,000 people. Our Mission is to strive for healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care. To realise this mission we need people who seek a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation, look for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others.    

In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative. We are One Peninsula Health.   

  
What You Will Be Doing   

The newly introduced Single Assessment System (SAS) aims to streamline aged care assessment services with one set of eligibility criteria and one assessment process for clients to improve accessibility, choice and inclusion. The Single Assessment System Program provides both Comprehensive and Home Support Assessments for older people to determine eligibility for a range of Commonwealth programs including Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP), delegable Commonwealth funded services such as Residential Respite, Permanent Care, Home Care Packages and Flexible Care Options.
The service operates Monday to Friday during business hours.

Comprehensive Assessment:
A comprehensive assessment is a holistic assessment that considers the physical, medical, psychological and social needs of the client, an evaluation of their functional potential, and develops care plans that promotes restoration of function and maximises independence. To provide a comprehensive, holistic assessment of an older person or a younger person with an age related needs. The assessment is to identify the resources, strengths and problems of the person and to develop an individualised, coordinated support plan which focuses on client goals and reablement. 

Home Support Assessment:
A Home Support Assessment involves working with each client +/- their representative to establish goals specific to the client; develops appropriate strategies and actions applying a wellness philosophy 
and reablement approach to assessment. The Assessor will undertake screening (if required) and assessment of clients following the RAS Guidelines for Home Support Assessors and provide kind and courteous client contact, assessment and support via phone, telehealth or in-person.

Please see Position Description

 
What You Need  

We anticipate you will have:  

• Bachelor Degree in Nursing or allied health qualification, registered with APHRA
• Understanding and / or experience working in the acute, rehabilitation or community services 
  for the aged
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in the provision of Primary Care services 
  especially in respect of assessment and service delivery.
• Demonstrates both short and longer term care planning for clients
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Postgraduate studies Community Health or Gerontology

  
What Next  

If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact the Recruitment & Onboarding team on 9784 2700, option1.

For role specific information contact Ingrid Magre at IMagree@phcn.vic.gov.au

The role ceases advertising on 7/10/2025.

  
Additional Requirements  

Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with disabilities.    

To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/   

*Please refer to Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2026 or Nurses And Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) Single Interest Employer Agreement 2024-2028 salary circular for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience.   

It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.  

Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time.