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Job no:
******
Work type:
Full time
Location:
Adelaide Hills
Categories:
Community and Social Services, Child, Aged and Disability Care
Strathalbyn
Full-time, Temporary – until 4 th October ****
WHAT ARE WE OFFERING?
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older people by developing and delivering engaging leisure and lifestyle programs that promote wellbeing, independence, and quality of life.
As the
Leisure and Lifestyle Coordinator
, you will coordinate a range of social, recreational, and therapeutic activities tailored to residents' individual needs, interests, and abilities.
Working closely with residents, families, staff, volunteers, and the multidisciplinary team, you will help create a supportive and vibrant aged care environment where residents feel connected, valued, and empowered to live life to the fullest.
WHO ARE WE?
The Barossa HillsFleurieuLocal Health Network runs from Kangaroo Island to Eudunda, wrapping all the way around our metropolitan areas (this position is in Mount Barker).
We pride ourselves on providing exceptional care to all our consumers, residents, their families, and community.
Our mission is to ensure that you always receive the best quality, protected, consistent, collaborative care and always with kindness.
We do this by maintaining exceptional levels of care at all times supported by systems and processes that assure us of quality and safety of our staff and those we serve.
WHERE AND HOW YOU WILL WORK
Set along the Angas River, Strathalbyn is known for its heritage streetscapes, arts community, and relaxed country charm.
The town offers a close-knit community lifestyle with easy access to the Fleurieu Peninsula and Adelaide, making it an ideal place to live and work.
For more informationDiscoverStrathalbyn
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
Are you passionate about enriching the lives of older people and helping them maintain independence, wellbeing, and social connections?
Do you have the creativity and enthusiasm to develop engaging leisure, lifestyle, and recreational activities that cater to a range of interests and abilities?
Can you build positive relationships with residents, families, volunteers, and staff to create a welcoming and inclusive environment?




Are you an organised and proactive individual who can coordinate programs, manage competing priorities, and adapt activities to meet changing resident needs?
Do you enjoy working as part of a multidisciplinary team and contributing to a person-centred approach to aged care?
If you have answered yes to any of these questions – then read on....
.
HOW WILL YOU CONTRIBUTE?
Coordinate and deliver a diverse range of leisure, lifestyle, recreational, and therapeutic activities that enhance residents' quality of life.
Support residents to participate in meaningful activities that promote independence, choice, social connection, and emotional wellbeing.
Develop, implement, and evaluate individual and group programs that cater to varying cognitive, physical, cultural, and social needs.
Build robust relationships with residents, families, volunteers, community groups, and staff to create a vibrant and engaging aged care environment.
Monitor resident participation and feedback to continuously improve programs and ensure activities remain relevant, enjoyable, and person-centred.
WHAT WILL WE OFFER YOU IN RETURN?
At BHFLHN, not only will you be working in an environment surrounded by beautiful scenery and nature we see your work here as not just as a job, but an opportunity to extend, progress or consolidate your career with us.
We therefore offer you opportunities to be supported in the following ways:
Salary package a range of benefits (including living expenses such as mortgage, rent, utilitybillsand groceries) up to $9,010 each FBT year + $2,650 for Meal Entertainment expenses each FBT year
Access to professional development opportunities
Support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program
Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to BHFLHN staff and their families.
WHAT ELSE DO YOU NEED TO KNOW/WHAT IS ESSENTIAL FOR SUCCESS?
Working in this environment,



it is key to us that we only employ people with the upmost integrity and commitment to serving the South Australian community and its visitors to the highest possible standards.
To ensure that we meet that commitment there are a few checks that you will be required to undertake.
These are detailed on the Role Description, but are likely to include the following:
You will need to undergo employment screening, what you require is also on the front page of the Role Description.
You will be required to have completed AQF Certificate III in sterilising technology
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
We employ people as diverse as the clients we support and the environments we work in.
At BHFLHN we pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees and therefore we encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.
We continually look for ways to support and promote diversity and flexible ways of working so please let us know what interests you.
Please refer to all the details in the Role Description below (Job ref: ******) or reach out to Stephanie Blacker, Registered Nurse, on phone:************* or via email: ******
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Make a meaningful impact by creating engaging, life-enhancing programs that bring connection, purpose and enjoyment to residents every day!
Make a meaningful impact by creating engaging, life-enhancing programs that bring connection, purpose and enjoyment to residents every day!
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📌 Leisure & Lifestyle Coordinator (South Australia)
🏢 Health
📍 South Australia