AddressFirst, the introductions …
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-centered 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.
Now let's get to the details…
To support our continued organisational growth, we are currently seeking a Manager Specialist Support to join our innovative, passionate team.
The Manager Specialist Support is responsible for determining, developing, and implementing frameworks, strategies, programs and work standards including operational policies and processes that deliver a range of Specialist Support services such as attendant care, specialist accommodation and home modifications and assistive technology (AT).
This role will oversee and manage a range of staff and probity processes, ensuring measures are in place in the review, assessment and approval stages of home modifications and AT, attendant care and accommodation proposals that balance the needs of LSS Participants with scheme viability, guidelines, and management. This role will also provide a high-quality advisory service to a range of internal and external stakeholders including the LSA Services Directorate, service providers and LSS participants to identify and mitigate risks and ensure the delivery of seamless Specialist Support services.
The Manager Specialist Support is also responsible for providing leadership and direction to the Home Modifications & AT, Attendant Care and Accommodation Specialists.
About You
We work in a fast-paced environment, and we are on the lookout for a forward-thinking professional with:
- Extensive experience working within an allied health person-centred framework including identifying service delivery risks, issues and opportunities for improvement and applying the philosophies of health and disability care to guide innovative resolution of complex issues.
- Significant experience in providing advisory services on, and determining, planning, developing, and managing the implementation of allied health frameworks, strategies, programs, policies, processes, system and related reports in a health, disability or personal injury related industry.
- Detailed knowledge of relevant government policies and procedures, their application in relation to LSA operations and contemporary knowledge of ethical conduct, work health and safety and risk management, particularly in relation to the management of service providers.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the issues related to the national disability and health sector including the needs of individuals with a disability and/or culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and continuous improvement methodologies for preseason-centred health and disability care service delivery.
The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders. Strong analytical and writing skills, with the ability to deconstruct critical risk issues and prepare concise reports will also be key to success in this role.
Essential Qualifications and Experience
This role is available within the Allied Health Professional (AHP) stream, as well as the Administrative Services (ASO) stream. The successful candidate will be appointed to the relevant classification, based on their qualification and ability to meet the essential minimum requirements of each classification, as outlined below.
AHP classification steam:
- 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.
- 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 more information about the role and essential minimum requirements, please refer to the attached Job & Person Specifications ASO8 Manager Specialist Support Job & Person Specification or AHP4 Manager Specialist Support Job & Person Specification.
Position Term
The position being offered is for an initial 6-month period with the possibility of extension.
Remuneration
AHP4 ($112,625 - $122,610
ASO8 ($119,317 - $123,882)
Special Conditions
- Appointment will be subject to a valid DHS Working With Children Check and a satisfactory National Police Check (NPC) that is 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.
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 & Person Specification. Please refer to the attached Applicant Instructions for more information.
Applicants are required to complete the attached Pre-Employment Declaration if not currently employed by the LSA.
Enquiries
Sharon Cates, Acting Director Services
Mobile: 0447 417 ***
Email: ************@sa.gov.au
Diversity, Inclusion and Flexibility
The LSA is committed to a diverse, accessible, and inclusive workplace, to enable us to reflect our community and to achieve better decisions and results for LSS participants. We welcome 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.
The LSA actively promotes flexible working arrangements and is committed to having at least 50% of interviewees for each role being women.
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.
