Therapy Assistant

Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of people living with spinal cord injury and disability?

estara is seeking a Therapy Assistant to join our Spinal & Specialised Disability Support (SSDS) team, providing high-quality allied health support that helps clients achieve their goals, build independence, and participate in the things that matter most to them.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys working alongside clinicians, building strong relationships with clients, and delivering practical, person-centred support that creates real impact.

If you’re looking for a role where you can combine your allied health knowledge, problem-solving skills and passion for supporting others within a values-driven team, this could be the opportunity for you.

Your Role

In this part-time role you will work under the direction and supervision of estara Allied Health clinicians to support the delivery of effective therapy interventions across clinical and community settings.

You will:

• Support clients to achieve their functional goals through individual and group-based therapy activities, including exercise programs and functional training
• Implement prescribed therapy programs and assist clinicians to deliver safe, effective and person-centred interventions
• Assist with client assessments, functional measurements, outcome data collection and therapy program reviews
• Support equipment and assistive technology trials, including coordination with suppliers and maintaining accurate records
• Provide support during client appointments, including home visits and regional service delivery where required
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute to high-quality service delivery
• Build positive and respectful relationships with clients, families and support networks

About you

You are a compassionate and proactive team member who enjoys working collaboratively and supporting people to achieve their goals.

You bring:

• A relevant qualification in Allied Health Assistance, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy or a related discipline, or equivalent demonstrated clinical experience
• Experience working in a clinical, community or disability support setting
• The ability to follow clinical direction and work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with a diverse range of people
• The ability to work autonomously, use sound judgement and seek guidance when required
• A calm, empathetic and solutions-focused approach when supporting clients

Experience working with people with spinal cord injury, neurological conditions, physical disability or within the disability sector will be highly regarded.

Your benefits 

As an employee of estara, you have access to sector-leading benefits that support your lifestyle and wellbeing, including: 

• Salary packaging and novated car leasing with Community Business Bureau 
• Paid parental leave for permanent employees 
• Wellbeing leave 
• Flexible working options 
• Employee assistance program with Access Programs 
• Discounted health insurance with Bupa 
• Discounted home and car loan offers with Police Credit Union 
• Employer-subsidised Will preparation with Tindall Gask Bentley Lawyers 

estara also offers subsidised worker screenings and training opportunities to keep you certified and progressing in your career. 

This is an opportunity to join a passionate team and play an important role in supporting people to achieve greater independence, wellbeing and participation.

Special Conditions:

• Valid full South Australia driver’s licence
• DHS Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening and any relevant Screenings as stipulated by DHS/NDIS with at least 6 months’ validity
• Intrastate travel and work outside of normal business hours as required

Apply or enquire now 

To learn more about this role, please feel welcome to make a confidential enquiry to Helen Whitworth, Director of Spinal & Specialised Disability Support on helen.whitworth@estara.com.au.

Submit your application (resume and cover letter included) to be considered for this exciting opportunity, apply by close of business 23 July 2026.