RAC Funding Assessor

Working as part of a team across the region of Orana Far West NSW, you will enjoy autonomy in carrying out your work, traveling to aged care homes to conduct Residential Aged Care Funding Assessments using the AN-ACC tool. This will be a perm part-time arrangement working 0.5 FTE. While direct care isn't part of the day-to-day work, you will use your expert clinical skills and knowledge to conduct interviews with residents and staff and review health records to inform the AN-ACC assessment. The assessments are based on the triangulation of data, using desktop review of existing documentation, observations and conversations with Residents and care providers. The focus of the assessments is to gather information for classifications that will determine funding levels. This position requires locum travel across the designated region to undertake assessments and provide support to other regions if/as needed. Anticipated start date for this role is end of October 2026 due to mandatory ANACC training by the Department. Due to contractual obligations with the Department of Health, Visa holders cannot be accepted.

Responsibilities

Conduct Residential Aged Care Funding Assessments using the AN-ACC tool; Travel to aged care homes to conduct assessments; Conduct interviews with residents and staff and review health records to inform the AN-ACC assessment; Gather information through triangulation of data, including desktop review of documentation, observations and conversations with residents and care providers; Provide support to other regions if/as needed; Undertake locum travel across the designated region

Requirements

5+ years' post registration clinical experience across aged care sector; Relevant Tertiary qualifications in Nursing, Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy; Current unrestricted General Registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA); Demonstrated Australian aged care experience, including working with people with dementia; Demonstrated experience conducting clinical assessments using a range of assessment tools; Proven ability to engage older Australians and stakeholders in residential facilities; Ability to follow direction, work independently and as part of a team; High degree of self-motivation; Ability to locum travel across the designated region to undertake assessments and provide support to other regions if/as needed; Strong planning and organisational skills; Excellent communication skills, with a variety of stakeholders including consumers, families, and managers; Your own vehicle with comprehensive insurance as travel will be required within your region; Must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident; Contingent upon successful completion of all mandatory pre-employment checks, which may include background verification

Benefits

Competitive remuneration; Paid travel; Superannuation; Access to a range of other benefits; Work from home; Flexibility to manage own schedule between 7:00 am and 7:00 pm; Mileage reimbursement; Autonomy with access to peer support and guidance from a RAC Funding Senior Assessor; Comprehensive, fully paid training with CPD points at commencement; Other professional development opportunities; Opportunities to travel and work across the state/country; Paid expenses, travel and training for 4 days of training in Sydney in October (27th-30th October)