At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a fun team to create engaging activities for residents.
- Company: Join one of Australia's largest health care providers with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy salary packaging, discounted health insurance, and flexible hours.
- Other info: Great career growth opportunities in a welcoming environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in residents' lives while having fun at work.
- Qualifications: Cert 4 in Leisure and Lifestyle and experience in activity planning.
The predicted salary is between 62100 - 75900 $ per year.
Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers. Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment. Lead a small team in pursuing excellence in leisure and lifestyle across our home.
About the role
Are you ready to join a dynamic team of enthusiastic individuals to promote our PEARS model of care to our cohort of residents? Skilled in change management, the Leisure and Lifestyle Coordinator is responsible for partnering with residents to design and deliver meaningful, person-centred programs that promote choice, dignity, independence, inclusion and quality of life in accordance with the Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards. This is a full-time ongoing role Mon - Fri where you must have fun delivering our lifestyle program.
Your main duties will include:
- Leading our lifestyle/activity component of care to our 90 residents
- Co-designing our activities with the residents to provide the best outcomes
- Supervising and mentoring staff and volunteers to deliver the activity calendar
About you
Lead a positive culture across the home which encourages residents, families, friends and staff to be proactively involved in safe, inclusive activity practices.
- Cert 4 Leisure and Lifestyle qualification
- Experience in planning, implementing and evaluating activity programmes for residents, including those living with dementia
- Ability to motivate and manage teams for the best outcomes around leisure and lifestyle
For further information please contact Mel Ryley, Home Manager on mel.ryley@calvarycare.org.au
Why work for Calvary?
At Calvary, our staff matter. With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.
Your benefits:
- NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
- Paid parental leave
- Training, development pathways and career opportunities
- Flexible hours that make sense for you
Please note the following: As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role. You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role.
Leisure & Activities Coordinator in Melbourne employer: Calvary Care
Calvary is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that values the contributions of its 18,000 staff and volunteers. With flexible working arrangements across major Australian cities, generous salary packaging, and a strong focus on professional development, employees are empowered to grow their careers while making a meaningful impact in the healthcare sector.
