Lifetime Support Authority of South Australia
Job reference: req369
Location: LSA - Wakefield House - 30 Wakefield Street, Adelaide, SA 5000 AUS
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to everyone
Applications close: 17/06/2026 at 11:59 PM
Overview
As the core function of our business, in this role you will deliver quality, coordinated, efficient and evidence‐based case management services to the participants of the Lifetime Support Scheme (LSS).
To do this you will assess, coordinate, review and monitor treatment, care and support for participants with serious injuries that may include brain and spinal cord injuries, amputations, burns and blindness. You will also implement and manage the treatment, care and support services participants receive, and manage the related administration.
Utilising a person‐centred approach, you will work closely with LSS participants to develop comprehensive, high quality and holistic plans, which respond to and support their unique and changing needs throughout the different phases of their recovery journey.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver quality case management services to Lifetime Support Scheme participants.
* Assess, coordinate, review and monitor treatment, care and support for participants with serious injuries.
* Implement and manage treatment, care and support services and related administration.
* Work closely with participants to develop comprehensive, high quality and holistic plans.
* Assist with the supervision and coaching of Service Planners and students, where applicable.
Qualifications and Experience
* Demonstrated experience working with people with serious injuries including assessing, coordinating, and reviewing their health support needs, using a person‐centred approach.
* Understanding of the needs of individuals with a disability and culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, with the ability to adapt communication style based on participant needs.
* Ability to exercise initiative, judgement and delegated authority to make informed decisions in selecting appropriate assessment and treatment methods.
* For an AHP2: a relevant degree or equivalent qualification that entitles registration as an allied health professional (e.g. physiotherapist, occupational therapist, psychologist, developmental educator or social worker).
* For an ASO5: a relevant degree or equivalent qualification in personal injury/disability services such as vocational rehabilitation, personal injury management, nursing, etc.
Position Conditions
Full‐time, Ongoing and Fixed‐term Opportunities. Requests for part‐time will be considered.
Remuneration
ASO5: $89,007 – $98,991 (increasing in July); AHP2: $94,997 – $110,052 + Superannuation.
Special Conditions
* Appointment will be subject to the provision of a valid Working with Children Check and a satisfactory National Police Check no more than six months old.
* Some out‐of‐hours work may be required.
* Travel to health and community facilities, participants' homes, intrastate and interstate may be required.
* Must hold a current Australian driver's licence.
Diversity & Inclusion
The LSA welcomes applications from people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, young and mature age workers and LGBTIQA+ people.
Flexibility Statement
Applicants are encouraged to discuss flexible working arrangements for this role.
Application Process
Applications must be submitted online. Please submit a CV and a cover letter (max. 2 pages) addressing the key selection criteria outlined in the Job and Person Specification.
All applications must be submitted by 17/06/2026 at 11:59 PM.
EEO Statement
The LSA is an equal opportunity employer and committed to diversity and inclusion.
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