Vacancy Details

Clinical Team Leader – Aged Care Assessment

Wangaratta, VIC | Temporary Full Time until March 2027 | $97,906 per annum + super 

A chance to lead a team that makes a real difference  

If you are a clinical leader who wants your work to have genuine impact, this role offers the opportunity to guide a dedicated Assessment team and help older people in the Rural City of Wangaratta access the right support at the right time. You will shape how aged care services are delivered and play a key role in strengthening outcomes for our community.

What you will be doing  

You will lead the daily operations of the Aged Care Assessment team, triage new referrals and provide clinical oversight to ensure assessments and support plans are completed with accuracy and care. You will support staff development, improve systems and processes, and contribute to service planning and continuous improvement. You will also build strong relationships across the aged care and community sectors, identify emerging needs and help ensure our services remain responsive, high quality and aligned with community expectations.

Key responsibilities  

  • Manage daily workflow, triage referrals and allocate assessments  
  • Provide clinical oversight and support to Assessment Officers and support staff  
  • Maintain strong knowledge of My Aged Care, service providers and support pathways  
  • Guide staff in completing assessments, support plans and reviews  
  • Participate in networks, forums and stakeholder engagement activities  
  • Identify service gaps and emerging needs and provide advice to leadership  
  • Contribute to staff training, quality improvement and business planning  
  • Support recruitment, onboarding, performance management and professional development  
  • Assist with budget monitoring and reporting  
  • Ensure compliance with quality frameworks and operational requirements  

What you bring  

You bring clinical expertise, strong leadership capability and a genuine commitment to supporting older people. You understand aged care assessment, care coordination and the broader service system. You communicate clearly, build strong relationships and lead with confidence. You are skilled at managing workloads, solving problems and supporting staff to deliver their best. You are adaptable, collaborative and focused on achieving high quality, person centred outcomes.

Why you will love working with us  

You will join a values driven organisation that embraces innovation, teamwork and balance. You will lead a supportive team, contribute to meaningful community outcomes and enjoy the lifestyle benefits of living and working in a vibrant regional community. This is a role where your leadership truly makes a difference.

If you are ready to lead with purpose and help shape the future of aged care in our region, we would like to hear from you.

For more information and to view the position description, please visit our website at www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au. Further enquiries about this position should be directed to Hannah Clancy, Manager - Community Services on h.clancy@wangaratta.vic.gov.au. 

Applications close at 3pm on Monday, 16 March 2026. 

Rural City of Wangaratta is a child safe and equal opportunity employer. Employment applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged. In addition, applications for positions that work with children must provide referees who can comment on their experience working with children. These roles also require a valid Working with Children Check and all roles require a National Criminal History Check. 

When submitting your application, you will need to include:

  • Your current contact details;
  • A cover letter to your application. This document is an introduction to your application and will generally include an outline as to why you have applied for the role;
  • A current resume with a minimum of two current referees;
  • A letter stating how you meet the key selection criteria, providing evidence that clearly demonstrates what you have achieved in relation to the position. It is helpful to use each selection criteria as a heading and then explain how your skills and experience meet that criterion; and
  • Copies of any relevant qualifications or licence.