Assessment and Planning Officer

Assessment and Planning Officer

Join one of Victoria’s biggest community health providers renowned for its great work culture.

Make a real difference to the lives of carers and work closely with other professionals to meet their needs.

1 x Full-time (0.8EFT can be considered)

Enjoy Merri’s hybrid work model which will allow you to work from home some of the time.

Salary ranges from $82,350 – $88,608 + Super + Salary Packaging.

Your new organisation

At Merri Health, we strive to enrich diverse communities through the provision of quality health care and support services. A career at Merri will see you contributing to a culture that affects change for our clients and the wider community. We are committed to supporting the talent and skills of our employees because we know their capability is the key to our success.

Merri Health has a long history of providing carer support services in metropolitan Melbourne, funded both through the federal and state government.  Since 2020, Merri Health leads the delivery of carer support, advice and information across Victoria for Carer Gateway, the Australian Government’s national carer hub.

Merri’s Carer Services Program currently provides a range of services, supports and activities to carers living in Northern and Western metro Melbourne. These include needs assessments, care coordination, peer support, coaching, counselling, respite support, as well as events and activities.

Your new role

Assessment and Planning Officers are responsible for undertaking assessments and developing goal directed care plans for carers with a view to achieving outcomes that will improve their quality of life. They also facilitate carers’ access to respite and other support services including the purchase of services when appropriate.

As an Assessment and Planning Officer, you will:

• Undertake holistic assessments using the Carers Star and develop goal-directed care plans which meet the individual, physical and emotional needs of carers and strengthen the caring relationships.
• Provide carers with assistance to navigate, coordinate and access other supports and services (including through My Aged Care, the NDIS etc.).
• Work as part of a close-knit multi-disciplinary team.
• Develop and maintain formal service networks with community service providers to ensure responsive and effective service provision for carers.
• Maintain comprehensive and up-to-date records and case notes in the client management system ensuring case notes and other client information is recorded according to service standards and practices.

What You’ll need to succeed

• Diploma or degree in Community Services, health science, social work or appropriate equivalent discipline combined with relevant experience.
• Solid understanding of holistic, person-centred assessments, goal planning and service coordination.
• Sound knowledge of the community care sector and appropriate referral pathways.
• Great organisational and interpersonal skills, adaptability, and enthusiasm.

What we offer

We offer a diverse, inclusive and flexible environment which encourages you to bring your whole self to work. As the successful applicant you’ll be joining an organisation where you will be supported to grow, learn and develop your skills to reach your potential. You will also have access to generous salary packaging, purchase leave and flexible work arrangement options.

What you need to do now

Please start by reviewing the attached position description. Take a few minutes to learn more about us on our website, and if you have any questions or are ready to apply, please send your CV and cover letter to William Paul, Team Leader, Assessment and Planning at william.paul@merrihealth.org.au  

Applications Close 15/05/2024

We encourage you to apply soon as we will review applications as we receive them and might conduct interviews before the closing date. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

What else do I need to know

Preferred candidates will be subject to comprehensive reference and pre-employment background checking conducted by Merri Health prior to an offer of employment, including criminal record history check, NDIS worker screening and other employee screening and credential checks as determined by the position description.

All candidates must have the right to work in Australia. Merri Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring a safe environment for children and young people.

We encourage individuals of diverse backgrounds including but not limited to those from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, the LGBTIQA+ community and those living with a disability to apply.