About Lutheran Homes Group
Lutheran Homes Group (LHG) is a leading not-for-profit provider of Home and Community Support, Retirement Living, and Residential Care across South Australia and Victoria.
Our organisation provides services to over 2,000 residents, supported by a dedicated team of 1,500 staff and volunteers.
Together, we deliver personalised care that empowers ageing Australians to live with dignity and choice.
Committed to quality care, innovation, and staff development, we continue to grow and set new standards of excellence while making a positive impact on the lives of those we support.
What We Offer
Flexibility to operate from a site that suits your location
Professional development, and genuine opportunities for career progression
Meaningful work that makes a real difference in the lives of ageing Australians every day
Your Pay and Benefits at a Glance
Competitive salary on the offer plus superannuation
Access to salary packaging of up to $15,900 tax-free each year, plus the ability to salary package an additional $2,650 for eligible meal entertainment and holiday accommodation expenses
Free confidential counselling and wellbeing support for you and your immediate family
Free annual influenza vaccination
Exclusive retail, lifestyle, and insurance discounts
About the Role
This is a newly created and exciting opportunity for an experienced clinician to step into a pivotal strategic leadership role at Lutheran Homes Group.
As our Manager Funding Optimisation & Care Planning, you will lead LHG's Australian National Aged Care Classification (AN-ACC) funding strategy across our SA and Victorian residential care sites ensuring our funding outcomes truly reflect the quality and complexity of care we deliver every day.
Leading a small dedicated team, you will work closely with clinical teams and Residential General Managers to drive meaningful improvements in care planning, clinical documentation,



and funding classification while building internal capability across the organisation.
If you are a clinician who thrives at the intersection of clinical excellence and strategic thinking, this is the role for you.
Key responsibilities
Lead and manage a small team, fostering a culture of clinical excellence and continuous improvement
Lead LHG's AN-ACC funding optimisation strategy, identifying uplift opportunities and monitoring performance across all homes
Partner with clinical teams to ensure care planning and documentation practices support optimal funding classification outcomes
Provide strategic input into admissions decisions to optimise funding mix and financial sustainability
Develop dashboards and deliver regular reporting and benchmarking insights to senior leaders
Build capability across clinical and operational teams on AN-ACC principles and documentation excellence
Ensure ongoing compliance with AN-ACC requirements and keep across regulatory changes
What You Will Need
Current Registered Nurse registration
Extensive AN-ACC funding and assessment experience
Solid understanding of care planning and clinical documentation in residential aged care
Demonstrated experience in funding optimisation or a similar strategic function
Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills
Multi-site aged care experience and postgraduate qualifications in health management (desirable)
Experience leading or mentoring a team (desirable)
Occasional interstate travel may be required
Candidates must hold a current NDIS Worker Clearance.
In line with current health guidelines for the aged care sector, candidates are strongly encouraged to be up to date with all recommended vaccinations.
Lutheran Homes Group is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds and faiths who share our commitment to caring for others.
Applications close
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📌 Manager, Funding Optimisation & Care Planning (Adelaide)
🏢 Lutheran Homes Group
📍 Adelaide