The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Australia’s leading public healthcare providers. Join the team. Build a career. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join The Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Clinical Assessor
The Royal Melbourne Hospital

• Be part of a progressive, values-driven Aged Care Assessment team at The Royal Melbourne Hospital – where your clinical skills make a real impact every day.
• Empower older adults through holistic, person-centred assessments that shape their care and support their independence.
• Close to public transport, onsite car parking and generous leave entitlements available

Be part of a progressive Melbourne Health - Aged Care Assessment team, based at The Royal Melbourne Hospital, Royal Park Campus.

Part time and Full time negotiable. Fixed term to 30 June 2026. 

Benefits of working at RMH:

• Salary packaging options, earn up to $12,000 tax free earnings!
• 5 weeks annual leave plus monthly ADO’s for full time employees
• Discounted gyms and health centre access with Fitness Passport
• Fantastic learning and development opportunities
• RMH prides ourselves on our Speaking Up for Safety Culture and our values – People First, Lead with Kindness and Excellence together! 
  
  

Your new role: 

• Conduct thorough assessments of older individuals to determine their care needs, preferences, and eligibility for aged care services.
• Work with clients, families, and care providers to develop personalized care plans that support the individual's physical, emotional, and social needs.
• Ensure that all assessments are completed in accordance with current legislation, policies, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with other health professionals, government agencies, and service providers to coordinate services and ensure holistic care.
• Advocate for the rights of older adults and ensure their voices are heard throughout the assessment and care process.
• Monitor and review care plans to ensure they remain relevant and effective in meeting the changing needs of clients.

About you:

• Experience or qualifications in Aged Care, Nursing, Social Work, or a related field as per supportive documents.
• Appropriate qualifications
• Proven clinical experience
• Strong communication, empathy, and assessment skills.
• Knowledge of aged care services, policies, and regulations.
• A commitment to delivering person-centered care and advocating for older adults' rights.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Advanced IT skills with previous experience working across multiple platforms (Microsoft Office Suite)
• Previous experience performing in a KPI environment to ensure good quality client outcomes
• You have a commitment to live the Melbourne Way - putting people first, leading with kindness and achieving excellence together

Interested? Click on the apply button! We will be arranging interviews as soon as suitable applicants come in.  

Please click here to view the full Position Description

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment prior to commencement.

The RMH stands in solidarity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in work and care. We are proud to be a workplace that champions diversity, inclusion and equality for our staff and our community.  Our goal is for our people to feel safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best every single day. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to our vacancies, and will consider adjustments to support such applications.