At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to create engaging lifestyle programs for residents.
- Company: Established aged care home with a positive culture near Hurstville.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive environment, and meaningful work impacting residents' lives.
- Other info: Full-time role with a stable team and opportunities for growth.
- Why this job: Make a genuine difference in the lives of older people every day.
- Qualifications: Certificate IV in Leisure & Health and experience in aged care.
The predicted salary is between 41 - 41 $ per hour.
Leisure & Lifestyle Lead
A large, well-established residential aged care home near Hurstville is seeking an experienced Leisure & Lifestyle professional to join a stable team with a positive culture.
With more than 100 residents, the home has an established lifestyle program and a team of four Lifestyle Assistants.
This is an opportunity to take ownership of the program while working closely with the Facility Manager and wider care team.
If you are empathetic, organised and passionate about creating meaningful experiences for residents, this role offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference every day.
About the Role
As the Leisure & Lifestyle Lead, you will lead the lifestyle program, support your team and ensure residents have access to meaningful activities that reflect their individual interests, needs and preferences.
This role combines team leadership, lifestyle program development, resident engagement and compliance within a well-run residential aged care environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the four Lifestyle Assistants and provide guidance, support and direction.
- Develop and coordinate meaningful lifestyle programs for residents.
- Engage with residents to understand their interests, preferences and individual needs.
- Build strong relationships with residents, families and the wider care team.
- Ensure lifestyle documentation and programs align with the Aged Care Quality Standards.
- Support continuous improvement across lifestyle services and resident engagement.
- Collaborate with the Facility Manager and clinical team to support positive resident outcomes.
About You
You are an empathetic, organised and resident-focused professional who genuinely enjoys creating meaningful experiences for older people.
You will also bring
- Certificate IV in Leisure & Health.
- Previous experience in a Leisure & Lifestyle role within Residential Aged Care.
- A sound understanding of the new Aged Care Quality Standards.
- Confidence leading and supporting a team.
- A collaborative approach to working with residents, families and multidisciplinary teams.
- Availability to commence as soon as possible.
- What's on Offer
- Opportunity to join a large 100+ bed residential aged care home.
- Established team of four Lifestyle Assistants.
- Supportive and collaborative Facility Manager.
- Positive culture with the facility running smoothly.
- Stable opportunity with a well-established for-profit provider.
- Meaningful work where you can directly influence residents' quality of life.
- Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 5:30pm.
- Salary up to $41 per hour + Super, depending on experience.
Leisure & Lifestyle Lead employer: E4 People
E4 People is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and supportive environment for Recruitment Consultants in the Allied Health division. With a hot desk from day one, employees can leverage an established client base and enjoy a clear career progression pathway, all while maintaining a healthy work-life balance with generous leave policies and opportunities for remote work. The collaborative culture fosters team spirit through regular social events and community engagement, making it a rewarding place to grow your recruitment career.
