Wellness Lead | BlueCare | Azure BlueEmployment Term: Permanent Full TimeLocation: Hybrid + TravellingRemuneration: $***** p/hr + Super + Not for Profit Salary Packaging + Penalties & AllowancesMake a meaningful difference with BlueCare We're looking for an experienced and passionate leader who can create meaningful opportunities for residents to stay connected, engaged and living well.
Through leading wellness programs and supporting a team of Wellness Partners, you'll help enhance quality of life and resident wellbeing every day.About the roleAs a Wellness Lead, you'll provide leadership and oversight of the home's Wellness & Engagement Program, ensuring activities are person-centred, inclusive and aligned with residents' goals, interests and abilities.
Working closely with residents, families and multidisciplinary teams, you'll support meaningful engagement that promotes independence, dignity and wellbeing.You will:Lead the planning, delivery and evaluation of wellness and engagement programsCoach and support Wellness Partners and volunteers to deliver positive resident experiencesDevelop meaningful activities that support physical, emotional, social and cognitive wellbeingCollaborate with residents, families and care teams to ensure programs meet individual needsMonitor resident engagement, wellbeing outcomes and program participationMaintain accurate documentation and support continuous quality improvementBuild community connections and support events and special celebrationsEnsure activities and environments are secure and align with quality and compliance requirementsRole requirementsDiploma in Leisure and Health with extensive relevant experienceCurrent Queensland Driver LicenceExperience designing and delivering wellness, lifestyle or engagement programs in aged care, disability or community settingsDemonstrated experience coaching, mentoring or leading staff and/or volunteersStrong understanding of person-centered practice, dementia care and cultural safetyExperience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teamsKnowledge of the Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards,



WHS and risk management principlesConfidence to satisfy the relevant probity checks required by legislation or organisational policiesEmployee BenefitsSave tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annumA recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government schemeDiversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural eventsCareer development opportunities with one of the most trusted community and residential care providers in Australia to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful differenceChild safe, Child friendlyProvide welcoming, safe & nurturing services for childrenImplement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our servicesAppropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occurAbide by the Child Safe Standards and adhere to the Reportable Conduct SchemeDiversity & InclusionOur approach is simple - everybody is welcome here.
At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values.
We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity.




Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.
For additional support and to meet our RAP Team, email .
Safe workplaceWe work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person.
We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support.
We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety.Commitment to SafeguardingWe are committed in creating services and workplaces that are welcoming and safe for every person.
We work together to protect children, young people, adults and the elderly from harm within our services and the communities we support.
We speak up for their safety to ensure their voices are heard.
Our recruitment and workplace practices reflect our dedication in preventing abuse, harm and exploitation across UnitingCare.About the companyBlueCare is proudly part of the UnitingCare Family, we'd love you to be too.
Joining the state's largest network of aged care workers with its over 8,000 strong, bright team in blue, you'll also be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family.
With more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands of BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen's Hospital and St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital, you are part of something bigger.
Our team are compassionate, inclusive and committed to the work we do, helping people live life in all its fullness.Why join us?
We want people who are great as individuals, and even better in a team.
People who stand up for what is right.
Who are open to new ideas.
Who champion innovation.
Who lead through learning, and lead by example.
So, if you're looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful difference, to grow, thrive and to be rewarded, it's time you joined our UnitingCare family.Next stepsWe invite you to introduce yourself to assist us in finding a position that aligns with your interests and skills.
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📌 Wellness Lead (Gold Coast)
🏢 Blue Care
📍 Gold Coast