Create Meaningful Days for Residents
Our Client is seeking an experienced
Lifestyle & Wellbeing Coordinator
to lead a team of four within a welcoming residential aged care home in Blakehurst.
This is a full-time, Monday to Friday opportunity for someone who enjoys combining creativity, organisation and people leadership.
You will take ownership of the home's lifestyle program, support and develop your team, and ensure residents have access to meaningful activities that reflect their individual interests, backgrounds, abilities and choices.
Rather than simply filling an activities calendar, you will help create opportunities for residents to stay connected, maintain their independence, build relationships and enjoy a genuine sense of purpose.
About the Role
Working closely with residents, families and the wider care team, you will coordinate an engaging and inclusive lifestyle program across the home.
Your responsibilities will include:
Leading and supporting a team of four Lifestyle Assistants
Planning engaging group and one-to-one lifestyle activities
Developing programs around residents' interests, cultures and life stories
Promoting social connection, independence, choice and wellbeing
Building trusted relationships with residents and their families
Contributing to lifestyle assessments, care plans and progress notes
Monitoring resident participation and adjusting programs when required
Supporting cultural, spiritual and community-based activities
Coordinating team workloads, staffing requirements and daily priorities
Coaching team members and supporting onboarding and development
Maintaining accurate lifestyle documentation and compliance records
Contributing to accreditation preparation and continuous improvement
Collaborating with clinical, care and operational teams across the home
About You
You will be an experienced aged care lifestyle professional who can lead from the front while keeping residents at the centre of every decision.
You will bring:




Experience leading a team within a residential aged care home
Previous experience as a Lifestyle Coordinator, Team Leader or senior Lifestyle Assistant
Strong knowledge of person-centred care and resident choice
Well-developed leadership, communication and organisational skills
Confidence managing competing priorities and coordinating team workloads
Experience with care planning, documentation and compliance requirements
Knowledge of the Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards
A collaborative approach when working with residents, families and colleagues
Full Australian working rights
A
Certificate IV in Leisure and Health
is preferred, although candidates with another relevant qualification and strong residential aged care leadership experience are encouraged to apply.
Experience supporting residents living with dementia or working within a Memory Support Unit is
highly regarded but not essential
.
Why Join?
Secure full-time, Monday to Friday employment
Enjoy consistent weekday working hours
Lead an established lifestyle team of four
Take ownership of the home's lifestyle program
Bring your ideas and creativity to life
Make a visible difference to residents' wellbeing
Join a collaborative and supportive aged care environment
This role may suit an experienced
Lifestyle Coordinator, Leisure and Lifestyle Coordinator, Lifestyle Team Leader, Diversional Therapist or Leisure and Health qualified
ready to lead a team and shape a meaningful resident experience.
If you are passionate about creating fulfilling experiences for older people and have the leadership skills to bring a team with you, apply today with your current CV or email
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*only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Sounds like the role for you?
We'd love to hear from you, apply now and take the next step in your career!
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📌 Lifestyle Coordinator (New South Wales)
🏢 Healthcare Australia
📍 New South Wales