Our People

The team behind LifeTec Australia

LifeTec was established in 1981 in Brisbane in affiliation with the Independent Living Centre (ILC) to provide specialist, objective advice and evidence-based, practical information to help make people's lives easier, safer, more functional, and independent, with the support of assistive technology (AT). Ever since then our success has been based on pur passionate team of staff who get a great deal of satisfaction from improving people's lives.

Our team of professionals works closely together to ensure the best assistive technology choices and offered to individuals looking to maximise their independence. We provide support in areas including augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), mobility, home modifications, and services for older Australians and people with progressive conditions.

Our health professionals include occupational therapists and speech pathologists. Supporting our frontline services is a dedicated team of management and service staff who help maintain a high level of quality and accessibility across everything we do.

LifeTec offers a positive, inclusive working environment, encouraging continual professional development and welcoming fresh ideas and innovative technologies.

Charlie Manchadi
Chief Executive Officer
Jenny Velkovic
Finance & Administration Manager
Jacob Shaw
Quality & Compliance Manager
Zena O'Shannessy
CHSP Home Maintenance Coordinator
Samantha Rimmer
CHSP Home Modifications Coordinator
Ewan Siller
CHSP Assistive Technology Officer
Braidan Bones
Assistive Technology Officer
Georgia Medley
Assistive Technology Officer
Lindsay Nott
Assistive Technology Officer
Banafsheh Koklary
Finance Officer
Katherine Shield
NDIS Service Coordinator
Townsville
Barb McCulloch
Assistive Technology Officer
Townsville
Chris Beckett
Home Maintenance Officer
Townsville
Felix Niocena
Maintenance Officer
Brooke Jorgensen
Acting Clinical & Services Manager
Duane Mattar
Occupational Therapist
Felicity Nguyen
Occupational Therapist
Gabriel Wong
Occupational Therapist
Hannah Smit
Occupational Therapist
Jasmin Murphy
Occupational Therapist
Nicola Chan
Occupational Therapist
Breannon Oldfield
Occupational Therapist
Townsville
Bryan Mak
Speech Pathologist

We're looking for great people.

Are you a skilled occupational therapist or speech pathologists?

Interested in a rewarding career in assistive technology? Jobs are available for passionate occupational therapists and speech pathologists to support consumers to live their potential.

Our dedicated team members are the cornerstone of our organisation, making us a preferred choice for many.

Inquire about our flexible work arrangements and join a team that values your expertise and commitment.

Why choose LifeTec

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