Attendant Care and Accommodation Specialist

**Lifetime Support Authority of South Australia**
**Job reference**: req85
**Location**: 5001 - ADELAIDE
**Job status**: Long Term Contract
**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone
- Flexible hybrid working environment that provides a great work-life balance.
- Be part of a supportive, collaborative and dynamic team of professionals.
- Full-time, 12-Month Fixed-term Opportunity.

**Let's get straight to the details...**

In this impactful role you will implement robust processes to support the delivery of quality attendant care and accommodation services that meet the needs of Lifetime Support Scheme (LSS) participants with serious injuries. To hear from some of the LSS participants please see the LSS Participants Stories and Videos.

You will focus on ensuring that person centred practice and appropriate probity measures are applied in the conduct of care and accommodation needs assessments, and the provision of these services that provide the best outcomes for LSS participants and our strategic directions.

For more information about the role, please refer to the AHP3 and ASO6 Job & Person Specifications.

**The experience we are looking for...**

To be successful in our position you will have:

- Demonstrated skills, knowledge and experience in the disability attendant care and accommodation industry and the implementation of programs to manage the effective delivery of complex services to meet participant needs.
- Demonstrated experience in identifying care concerns, undertaking and coordinating reviews, managing critical risk issues and monitoring progress of outcomes.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the issues related to the national disability and health sector including the provision of quality attendant care and accommodation services.
- For an AHP3, a relevant degree, or equivalent qualification, which entitles registration as an allied health professional, such as physiotherapist, occupational therapist, psychologist, social worker, developmental educator, etc. You will also require full registration, if the profession is registrable, with the Allied Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Where not registerable, eligibility for full membership with the relevant allied health professional association.
- For an ASO6, a relevant degree, equivalent qualification or extensive experience in the engagement and management of external service providers in the disability or serious injury sector.

**Now, a bit about who we are...**

The Lifetime Support Authority (LSA) delivers the Lifetime Support Scheme (LSS) which funds necessary and reasonable treatment, care and support for people who sustain serious injuries in a motor vehicle accident on South Australian roads, regardless of fault.

As a team, we are passionate about our contribution and committed to our vision: _Making a difference in the lives of LSS Participants, who are at the centre of what we do._

Our person-centred approach extends to our people; we offer attractive, modern offices in Adelaide's CBD as well as opportunities to work from home; a dynamic, supportive, and flexible work environment and we value empathetic and thoughtful like-minded people, as much as we value skill set.

Our people are important to us and encouraged to flourish through professional development opportunities. As we grow, so do our people.

Check out the benefits available to you as an LSA employee _here_ and click _here_ to hear what our people have to say about working at the LSA.

We encourage you to _learn more about the LSA_ to see the impact working with us has.

**Application Instructions**: Applications must be submitted online. Please submit your CV and a cover letter (max. 2 pages) addressing the key selection criteria outlined in the Job and Person Specification.

Should you require any further information please direct your query to Claire Sheehy, Manager Specialist Support, on 0409 013 542.

**Position Conditions**: Full-time, 12-Month Fixed-term Opportunity.

**Remuneration**: ASO6 ($98,478 - $104,165) or AHP3 ($104,180 - $111,746) + Superannuation.

**Special Conditions**
- 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**

**Applications close**: 01/06/2025 11:45 PM

**Flexibility Statement**
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.