Part time (0.6 FTE)
Fixed Term, (May 2026 to May 2027)
Band 4, $70,608 pa (pro-rata) + Super
Closing date: 12pm on Monday 9 March 2026
Mount Alexander Shire is known for its local food and wine, for a vibrant arts community and breathtaking natural surrounds.
Perfectly located in Central Victoria, around 30 minutes from Bendigo by car or rail, and with Melbourne only 90 minutes away, you’ll enjoy a balanced lifestyle with great services, schools and homes in townships like Castlemaine and Maldon.
The role
Key responsibilities undertaken by the HACC-PYP and Aged Care Intake Officer include:
- Undertake HACC-PYP and Aged Care intake assessments and reviews of eligible clients, to support the development of goal directed individual support plans promoting a strengths-based approach.
- Undertake the intake function, assessing incoming referrals within a set time frame.
- Operate under the principles of client first solution focused.
- Develop and foster strong client and service relationships and advocate on behalf of clients and their families where required.
- Provide backfill support to Intake Assessment Team by undertaking commencement visits and service reviews for the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP).
- Provide responsive and supportive customer service to clients and other industry partners.
- Promote and develop a culture within the team that reflects the vision and values of the organisation.
Our ideal candidate
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Experience working in a Health or Community Care environment that supports independent living and participation in the community.
- Clinical and or allied health qualifications highly desirable.
- Knowledge and experience in supporting frail aged people and people with a disability and their carers / families to live independently to remain in their home.
- Knowledge and experience with both Home and Community Care Program for Younger People (HACC-PYP) and Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP).
- Ability to use initiative, liaise with stakeholders, work with minimal supervision and work collaboratively within a team environment.
- Current Driver’s licence.
- Working with Children Check.
- Current First Aid Level 2.
- Competent skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and the ability to adapt to new systems and processes; experience with Carelink+ is desirable.
Benefits
- Annual salary increases
- Flexible working arrangements
- Access to Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and families
- Generous leave provisions, including purchased leave options and paid parental leave
- Cross-skilling and professional development opportunities
Visit the Why work with us page on our website for more benefits.
Contact
If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role, please contact Milly Palmer, Intake Assessment Coordinator, on (03) 5471 1846.
How to apply
Visit our website and review the Information for applicants, then apply via our Current Vacancies page.
Please ensure your application includes:
- A cover letter, telling us why you are the best person for the position
- A copy of your current resume
- Responses to the Key Selection Criteria listed in the position description
Additional information
Mount Alexander Shire Council is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to child safety with zero tolerance for child abuse. We value a diverse workforce and encourage applicants from all cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and backgrounds.
Applicants can expect that the recruitment process will include interviewing, reference checks and criminal history checks. Some positions will also be required to provide a Working with Children Check, and medical assessments including drug and alcohol testing may be undertaken.
For more information on the recruitment process, please download the Candidate information document from our website.