Formal Position Title: Recreation Coordinator
Boyne Island | Six-Month Fixed-Term Contract | Immediate Start
Bring Creativity, Connection and Joy to Every Day
Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity where your ideas, energy and creativity can make a genuine difference?
Sundale is seeking a passionate
Lifestyle Coordinator
, formally titled
Recreation Coordinator
, to commence as soon as possible at our Bindaree Care Centre in Boyne Island, within the Gladstone region.
This six-month fixed-term contract is an opportunity to step into a meaningful role, bring fresh ideas to life and make an immediate impact on the wellbeing and quality of life of our residents.
With more than 60 years of service across aged care, community care, retirement communities and affordable housing, Sundale is committed to empowering Queenslanders to live their best lives. That commitment extends to the people who work with us.
Why Join Bindaree and Sundale ?
This contract offers the opportunity to join a welcoming and supportive team where your contribution will be valued from day one.
You will have the opportunity to:
Make an immediate and meaningful difference in residents' lives
Bring your creativity and ideas to engaging lifestyle programs
Build strong relationships with residents, families and colleagues
Work within a supportive, people-focused team
Gain valuable experience with an established Queensland organisation
At Sundale, we live by our values:
Care -
Creating quality and meaningful experiences for everyone in the Sundale community.
Connection -
Listening and responding to the needs of others.
Creativity -
Finding better and more innovative ways to do things and contribute to our community.
About the Role
As the
Lifestyle Coordinator
, formally titled
Recreation Coordinator
, you will lead the planning, coordination and delivery of meaningful lifestyle and therapeutic recreation programs.




Working closely with residents, families, care teams, volunteers and external providers, you will develop engaging, person-centred programs that reflect residents' individual interests, abilities, backgrounds and goals.
Your programs will support residents' physical, emotional, social and cognitive wellbeing while encouraging independence, connection and quality of life.
What You'll Do
In this wide-ranging and rewarding role, you will:
Conduct assessments to understand residents' interests, needs, preferences and abilities
Develop and deliver engaging individual and group lifestyle programs
Create meaningful opportunities for social connection, community participation and enjoyment
Monitor and evaluate residents' participation and progress
Adapt lifestyle programs in response to residents' changing needs and feedback
Coordinate activities, events and community engagement initiatives
Work collaboratively with care teams, volunteers, families and external providers
Maintain accurate documentation in line with organisational and regulatory requirements
Promote a positive, inclusive and resident-focused environment
Bring fresh ideas and creativity to Bindaree's lifestyle and recreation program
What You'll Bring
You will be an enthusiastic, creative and organised professional who enjoys building relationships and creating meaningful experiences for older people.
You will ideally hold one of the following:
Bachelor of Health Science in Leisure and Health or Therapeutic Recreation




Diploma or Certificate IV in Leisure and Health or a related field
You will also bring:
Experience in aged care lifestyle programs or therapeutic recreation
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Excellent organisation and program development capabilities
Creativity and confidence in developing engaging activities
The ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
A genuine commitment to person-centred care and resident wellbeing
Availability to commence as soon as possible
The successful applicant will also be required to complete:
A National Police Check
A pre-employment medical assessment
Perks of Joining Sundale
Sundale values its team members and provides a comprehensive range of benefits, including:
Above award wage rates
Salary packaging:
Up to $15,900 tax-free, plus $2,650 for meals and entertainment
Annual leave loading:
17.5% for eligible full-time and pro-rated part-time employees
Generous leave entitlements:
Five weeks of annual leave for full-time employees, pro-rated for part-time employees
Exclusive discounts and benefits:
Access to financial tips, wellbeing resources and savings across more than 500 major Australian brands through our Flare platform
Access to car salary packaging:
Offering potential tax and vehicle running-cost savings
Employee Assistance Program:
Confidential support services when you need them
Employee referral bonus:
Receive up to $300 for each successful referral
Uniforms provided
Make Your Six Months Count
This is more than a lifestyle activities role. It is an opportunity to create moments of connection, achievement and joy for residents at Bindaree Care Centre.
If you are passionate about enhancing the quality of life of older people and thrive in a creative, people-focused environment, we would love to hear from you.
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📌 Lifestyle Coordinator (Queensland)
🏢 Sundale
📍 Queensland