Lifestyle Coordinator – Aged Care – East Melbourne
Are you an experienced Lifestyle Coordinator looking for the opportunity to lead and enhance a meaningful lifestyle program within a supportive residential aged care environment?
We are partnering with a leading aged care provider to recruit a passionate and cutting-edge Lifestyle Coordinator for a well-established residential service located in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs.
The Opportunity
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Lifestyle Coordinator to take ownership of a 7-day lifestyle program and make a genuine impact on resident engagement and wellbeing.
You will lead a team of Lifestyle Assistants and volunteers, supporting the delivery of a varied program that caters for residents with different interests, abilities and care needs, including those living with cognitive impairment and within the Memory Support Unit.
The successful candidate will bring fresh ideas, strong organisation and leadership capability to continue developing and diversifying the existing program.
About the Role
- Monday to Friday position
- Lead and coordinate a 7-day lifestyle program
- Provide guidance and support to a team of Lifestyle Assistants and volunteers
- Ensure activities are appropriately planned, allocated and delivered across the service
- Develop engaging programs that support residents’ wellbeing, independence and interests
- Work collaboratively with the wider clinical and care teams
- Opportunity to make a genuine difference within a supportive team environment
Why Consider This Role?
- Supportive leadership team and positive workplace culture
- Join a respected and established aged care provider
- Beautiful working environment with modern facilities
- Strong team culture with a collaborative multidisciplinary approach
- Professional development and career growth opportunities
- Employee wellbeing initiatives and support programs
- Access to exclusive employee benefits and discounts
- Long‑term career opportunities within a growing organisation
About You
- Minimum 2 year experience as a Lifestyle Coordinator within residential aged care
- Certificate IV in Leisure & Health (Lifestyle & Leisure) – essential
- Strong understanding of the Aged Care Quality Standards
- Demonstrated experience leading or coordinating a lifestyle team
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage a 7-day program
- Creative, proactive and resident‑focused approach
- Confident communicator who enjoys working collaboratively with residents, families and teams
If you are looking for an opportunity where you can lead, innovate and create meaningful experiences for residents every day, we welcome your application.