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Job Title


Allied Health Assistant


Company : Lutheran Homes Group


Location : Adelaide, South Australia


Created : 2025-10-30


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Access generous salary packaging benefits to increase your takehome pay. Be part of a notforprofit organisation where your work truly makes a difference. Join our team at the Lutheran Home Group Community Team in a supportive and welcoming environment. Permanent fulltime role. About us Lutheran Homes Group (LHG) is a leading notforprofit provider of residential, home care, and retirement living services for senior Australians. With over 1,300 dedicated employees and volunteers, we deliver personalised care across South Australia and regional Victoria, empowering older Australians to live with dignity and choice. Committed to quality care, innovation, and staff development, we are proud of our rich history and values, and we continually strive to grow while making a positive impact in the lives of those we support. About the role Assist in organising and executing therapy programmes for allied health, including community exercise groups and individual activities, following AHA guidelines and under supervision of a physiotherapist or occupational therapist. Collaborate with clients, families and a diverse healthcare team to meet individual needs and improve quality of life. Perform administrative tasks accurately, including maintaining consumer records, monitoring health and mobility progress, overseeing programmes, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Work closely with Allied Health Team leaders, managers and other clinical team members in Transitional Care and Community programmes. Prioritise wellbeing and safety of clients, being aware of actions and potential consequences. About you Proficient in coordinating and executing clientfocused allied health therapy programmes in home and community settings. Skilled in communication with elderly individuals and families in a professional, respectful, compassionate manner. Capable of making accurate observations, maintaining records, and contributing to basic reports. Familiarity with rehabilitation, wellness, and physical therapy to enhance functionality and selfreliance. Must possess a Manual Handling and First Aid Certificate, valid Australian drivers licence, and have a current NDIS worker clearance. Certification in Leisure and Lifestyle or Allied Health Assistant (Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy) preferred. Students pursuing a degree in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy (Bachelors or Masters level) are welcome to apply. Candidate may be required to undergo preemployment medical assessment and recommended vaccinations. Why join LHG? Part of an organisation with strong values and a mission to serve. Contribute to an important behindthescenes function that enables great care. Work in a supportive environment with opportunities for development and impact. Applications close: 11 November 2025 at 5pm. Please note we are not accepting recruitment agency applications at this time. #J-18808-Ljbffr