Bolton Clarke is Australia's largest independent, not-for-profit aged care provider shaping the future of positive ageing. With RSL Queensland and the Royal District Nursing Service at the heart of our DNA, we have been caring for Australians since ****. Today, our exceptional teams support more than 130,000 people to live independently at home and across our 43 retirement living communities and 88 residential aged care homes. Everything we do is dedicated to enabling, celebrating and supporting older Australians to live and age positively.
About this location
Templestowe Manor, nestled in the beautiful leafy surrounds of Lower Templestowe, offers the highest quality Independent Living and Aged Care lifestyle choices with a variety of accommodation options for permanent and respite care.
About the Role
We're looking for an enthusiastic and creative Lifestyle professional to lead our Lifestyle team and deliver a program that truly makes our aged care community come alive.
If you're motivated by bringing joy, connection and purpose to older adults-and love leading people-this is the role for you.
As our Lifestyle Coordinator, you'll design and oversee a person‐centred Lifestyle program that reflects each resident's interests, abilities and cultural background.
You'll mentor a passionate team, drive engaging activities, and ensure our Lifestyle program is a central part of daily life and wellbeing within the home. Your responsibilities will include:
Build strong relationships with residents and families to develop meaningful, individualised Lifestyle Plans
Create engaging activities that support emotional, social, cognitive, spiritual and physical wellbeing
Lead, support and motivate the Lifestyle team to deliver high‐quality programs
Work closely with clinical and care staff to ensure plans are protected,



appropriate and aligned with resident needs
Ensure the program meets accreditation standards and organisational policies
Manage the activities budget and ensure resources and equipment are well maintained
Lead our volunteer program-recruiting, onboarding, coordinating and recognising volunteers
Build strong community links to bring external engagement into the home
About You
To be successful in this role, our preferred candidate will have:
Cert IV in Leisure & Lifestyle, Diversional Therapy or equivalent (recognised by Bolton Clarke)
Current First Aid Certificate
A passion for creating meaningful experiences that enhance resident wellbeing
Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and inspire a team
Excellent communication and relationship‐building skills
Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Understanding of aged care legislation and regulatory requirements
Initiative and problem‐solving skills to drive positive outcomes
Complete a National Police Check and or a NDIS Workers Check (or willingness to obtain) prior to commencement
Why Work For Bolton Clarke
Excellent work/life balance with shifts that suit your personal needs
A caring team environment with strong clinical and allied health support
Career progression and development opportunities
Generous salary packaging and not-for-profit tax benefits - claim up to $18,550 tax free
Private health insurance and gym discounts
An Employee Assistance Program for staff and family
Our commitment to diversity: At Bolton Clarke we expect our staff to respect and value differences in age, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, intersex status and family or marital status.
Appointment to this position and ongoing employment is subject to your commitment to supporting diversity and inclusion.
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📌 Lifestyle Coordinator (Melbourne)
🏢 Bolton Clarke
📍 Melbourne