• Keep more of what you earn: Salary packaging lets you access up to $18,549 of your income tax-free.
• Collaboration: Be part of a caring, dedicated team who genuinely enjoy making a meaningful difference in residents’ lives every day.
• New Graduates welcome: Recent graduates are welcome and encouraged to apply! Mentoring and support available.

About Us:

Lutheran Homes Group (LHG) is a leading not-for-profit 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:

As an Occupational Therapist with Lutheran Homes Group, you’ll play a key role in delivering comprehensive assessments and developing personalised rehabilitation and reablement programs to support our clients’ independence and quality of life. You will work within the residential care facility, collaborating closely with families, healthcare professionals, and the Allied Health team to make a meaningful impact on the aging journey of our clients. As part of the LHG multidisciplinary health team, you’ll also participate in health promotion activities across all LHG services.

What You’ll Do:

• Conduct thorough Occupational Therapy assessments on admission and as required to create tailored therapy plans
• Recommend and prescribe appropriate assistive technology and equipment to enhance residents’ comfort, safety, and confidence within the residential care environment
• Collaborate with clients, families, stakeholders, and Allied Health Professionals to address therapy needs
• Deliver evidence-based therapy to help clients maintain or improve their daily living abilities
• Work alongside the Allied Health Team to support wellness and reablement program in community care environments

What You’ll Bring:

• Demonstrated experience applying effective treatment and evaluation techniques in an Occupational Therapy setting
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams
• Strong communication and documentation skills, with a client-centered approach to care
• Ability to manage a varied caseload and adapt to changing priorities
• A passion for supporting older adults to achieve their highest level of independence

Special Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy with current AHPRA registration – essential
• Experience in residential care environment settings for older adults – highly regarded
• Current driver's licence 
• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance – required (NDIS risk-assessed role)
• Willingness to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment
• In line with aged care health guidelines, all recommended vaccinations are encouraged

Why Join LHG?

• Be part of an organisation with a strong values base and mission to serve.
• Contribute to an important behind-the-scenes function that enables great care.
• Work in a supportive environment with opportunities for development and impact.

To apply or to see a detailed position description, please click ‘Apply Now’

Applications close: at 5pm Saturday 21 February 2026

Candidates may be shortlisted and interviewed prior to the closing date so apply today!

Please note we are not accepting recruitment agency applications at this time.