At a Glance
- Tasks: Create engaging activities and programs for older residents to stay active and connected.
- Company: Join BaptistCare, a leading purpose-led care organisation with over 110 years of experience.
- Benefits: Enjoy salary packaging, wellness programs, and discounts to enhance your lifestyle.
- Other info: Full-time role with a supportive team culture and excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of older people while building meaningful relationships.
- Qualifications: Certificate IV in Leisure and Health or equivalent, plus experience in aged care.
The predicted salary is between 62100 - 75900 $ per year.
Are you passionate about creating meaningful experiences that help older people stay active, connected and engaged? Are you creative, organised and someone who genuinely enjoys bringing people together? If so, we have an exciting opportunity to join our Retirement Living team as a Wellbeing & Lifestyle Coordinator.
A comprehensive range of Employee Benefits from health & wellness to professional development opportunities.
Permanent Full-time (Monday - Friday)
Supportive team culture where your contributions matter.
About the Role
As our Wellbeing & Lifestyle Coordinator at Gracewood Retirement Village based in Kellyville, you will join us on a full-time basis, working Monday to Friday and play an important role in creating an engaging, inclusive and connected village community. You’ll work closely with residents, the Resident Committee and our village and care teams to develop and deliver a wellbeing and lifestyle program that reflects residents’ interests, preferences and changing needs. From activities and events to outings, individual engagement and regular wellbeing check-ins, you’ll help residents maintain their independence, stay socially connected and continue doing the things that are meaningful to them. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys building genuine relationships, bringing people together and creating experiences that make a positive difference in residents’ everyday lives.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Designing and coordinating meaningful wellbeing and lifestyle programs
- Planning and facilitating group and individual activities, events and outings
- Building strong relationships with residents and understanding their interests and wellbeing goals
- Conducting regular wellbeing and welfare check-ins
- Supporting residents with varying needs, including those living with dementia, cognitive decline or mobility limitations
- Helping residents maintain connections with family, community, cultural and faith-based networks
- Working collaboratively with village and care teams
- Building relationships with community organisations and service providers to enhance wellbeing programs
What You’ll Bring
You’ll be a warm, creative and organised person who genuinely enjoys working with older people and creating opportunities for connection, participation and enjoyment. You’ll be confident building relationships with residents, families and colleagues, and able to adapt activities and programs to suit individual interests, preferences and needs.
You’ll also bring:
- Certificate IV in Leisure and Health, or an equivalent relevant qualification
- Experience working in aged care or similar
- Experience supporting people living with dementia and end-of-life support
- Experience coordinating wellbeing, lifestyle or leisure programs
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
- Excellent communication, organisation and planning skills
- Current First Aid certificate
About Us
BaptistCare is a leading purpose-led care organisation, guided by our Christian identity and serving people and communities across Australia for more than 110 years. We support people to live better through aged care, home care, retirement living, community services, disability support and housing.
We know that life’s challenges can make our world feel smaller. With the right people alongside us, it can feel more connected, supported and hopeful again. That’s what we work towards every day - enriching lives through communities of care.
Today, more than 78,000 customers, 12,000 employees and close to 2,000 volunteers are part of our communities across Australia.
The Employee Benefits are endless when you join BaptistCare! Enjoy access to salary packaging which may increase your take-home pay, novated leasing, rewards and recognition, programs to support your wellbeing, employee referral program and retail discounts to name a few.
Wellbeing & Lifestyle Coordinator in Sydney employer: BaptistCare NSW/ACT - Aged Care
BaptistCare NSW/ACT is an exceptional employer located in the beautiful south Sydney area of Bangor, offering a supportive and inclusive workplace where your clinical expertise as a Registered Nurse can truly make a difference. With generous tax-free salary packaging benefits, career development opportunities including study assistance, and a strong focus on health and wellbeing, BaptistCare fosters a positive culture that values your contributions and encourages personal growth. Join a dedicated team that prioritises compassion and teamwork, ensuring you feel valued while delivering high-quality care to residents.
Contact Details:
BaptistCare NSW/ACT - Aged Care Recruitment Team
