About the Home
Our Barrabool care home is a charming home set in a quiet location on the banks of the Barwon River in southern Victoria, 14kms from Geelong.
It consists of 60 beds, with specialised dementia and respite care units.
Our primary goal is placing our focus on the health, lifestyle and well-being of our residents.
Discover more about our beautiful care home by clicking here
The Benefits
Discounts on Health Insurance, Home, Contents and Landlord Insurance, Car Insurance, Travel Insurance, Pet Insurance
VIVA Happier and Healthier - our employee wellbeing program.
We've got your back.
We support our people to be the best version of themselves, physically and mentally, so they can be the best support for our customers.
If our customers deserve outstanding healthcare, then so do you.
Career development; You'll have a real say in shaping the future direction of the business and your own career because we believe that when you grow, Bupa grows.
Access to leading training and career development - supported by our quality education team and expert clinicians with a commitment to clinical excellence
Comprehensive induction and buddy program - we set you up for success from the outset and ease you into your new role with support
Be recognised and rewarded - Bupa Love Reward & Recognition Program ensures that the gratitude of our residents and their families is passed on to staff who deserve it
The opportunity
As our Lifestyle Coordinator, you'll lead the day-to-day delivery of a vibrant, resident-led lifestyle program that supports connection, purpose and wellbeing.
You'll create meaningful engagement across the home; 1:1 and in social groups tailored to residents' interests, routines and goals.
You'll lead and support the Wellbeing Carer team,



whose work includes both meaningful engagement and hospitality-style support that contributes to a welcoming dining and daily living experience.
You'll coordinate volunteers and community connections and help set the rhythm of each day - from activity spaces and special events to outings, newsletters and family communications.
You'll also complete lifestyle assessments and ensure required documentation is accurate and up to date.
This role is a mix of strategic planning and hands-on support.
You'll set direction for the lifestyle program, mentor and guide the Wellbeing Carer team, and step in to lead bigger events and activities that require your expertise.
Day to day, you'll also spend time with residents, supporting meaningful engagement and embedding evidence-based approaches (including Montessori-style engagement within the Dementia Support Community).
Duties
Plan and coordinate a resident-led lifestyle calendar and special events, working closely with the care home leadership team
Create inclusive opportunities that recognise each resident's values, identity, culture and spirituality, and support positive relationships with families and carers
Lead and support the Wellbeing Carer team to deliver engaging daily experiences including 1:1 time and social group activities and hospitality-style support
Complete lifestyle assessments and contribute to care planning, ensuring resident goals, participation and outcomes are documented accurately and on time
Coordinate community connections - including volunteers,



entertainers and outings and support lifestyle communications (e.g., newsletters and social posts)
Maintain safe, compliant practice - including infection control and WHS
Complete regular activity evaluations and contribute to audits and continuous improvement to strengthen the lifestyle program
What will you bring?
Certificate IV in Leisure and Lifestyle (or equivalent) is essential (degree-level qualifications highly regarded)
Proven experience in lifestyle, wellbeing or activities coordination (ideally within aged care or community care)
Current First Aid certificate (including CPR) is essential
Confidence supporting older people's wellbeing, including residents living with dementia, and a genuine commitment to person-first care
Strong planning and judgement skills and the ability to organise a busy team calendar of daily activities, events, documentation and deadlines
Warm, skilled communication skills - able to build trust with residents, families, volunteers and the broader care team
Understanding of resident rights, safety and quality standards, and the importance of accurate documentation
Comfortable using digital systems to plan and complete required resident and program documentation.
Bupa cares about creating and sustaining a safe and inclusive workplace where our team members feel they belong regardless of gender identity (including how one chooses to express it), ethnicity, disability (physical, mental and/or sensory), sexual orientation, religion or life stage.
We are committed to providing equal opportunities and fostering a workplace and environment that is free of discrimination, bullying and harassment.
If you require any adjustments to participate in our recruitment process, please let us know at the time of your application.
*Eligibility criteria and conditions apply
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📌 Lifestyle Coordinator - Barrabool Belmont, Victoria (Geelong)
🏢 Bupaoptical
📍 Geelong