Access Officer

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory, to inpatient and home and community based services.

• Caulfield Community Health Service
• Allied Health Grade 2 or Nurse Grade 3B (plus generous salary packaging, and Super)
• 48 hours/fortnight
• Permanent Position
• Based on-site at Caulfield Hospital, only 15 mins south-east of the city

About Caulfield Community Health Service

Caulfield Community Health Service is an integrated community health service of Alfred Health. We deliver Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) and Community Health-funded Adult; Child, Youth and Family; Case Management and Health Promotion services to clients in the local government areas.  

Caulfield Access Officer position

You will be an Allied Health clinician or Nurse Grade 3B who will:

• Screen referrals, perform an initial assessment, provide information and determine eligibility/urgency for the appropriate community and ambulatory services
• Promote a responsive consumer focus ensuring a sound knowledge and understanding of relevant services, disciplines and service criteria to strengthen the capacity of individuals, families, carers and communities
• Work in collaborative relationships with staff across Caulfield Hospital and Alfred Health and support the team leader in effective day to day functioning of the service.
• Meet reporting and legislative requirements and facilitate accurate use of forms and documentation to enable high-quality service provision

Skills/experience (essential)

• Appropriate tertiary qualifications in allied health or nursing.
• Registration (if applicable).
• Demonstrated computer literacy and skills at a level sufficient to undertake the requirements of the position
• Understanding of, alignment with and role modelling of Alfred Health capabilities.
• Ability to work under limited supervision, cope with pressure and highly demanding workloads
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development.
• Capacity to understand and adhere to organisational policies, guidelines and work instructions.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), collaboration and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to teamwork with an ability to work autonomously
• Knowledge of current privacy and confidentiality legislation.

Staff Benefits

• Salary Packaging
• Ongoing commitment to professional development, with study, leave assistance
• On-site car parking
• Onsite Gym

Enquiries to Haria Lambrou (Caulfield Access Team Leader) on 0404 042 392