BaptistCare NSW/ACT - Aged Care – Sydney NSW

19d ago , from BaptistCare NSW/ACT - Aged Care

Love bringing people together? Passionate about dementia care? Ready to deliver a program that creates truly meaningful experiences for older Australians and their carers?

This is more than just a coordination role. It's an prospect to lead memorable retreat experiences, build connections, support wellbeing, and make a genuine difference in the lives of people living with dementia and those who care for them.

Competitive salary with generous tax-free salary packaging benefits

Lead a unique and innovative dementia respite program that changes lives

Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company wellness initiatives and Fitness Passport

Reward and recognition programs that celebrate your contributions

Ongoing professional development, learning and growth opportunities

Supportive and values-driven team culture

About The Role As our Refresh Retreat Program Facilitator, you'll play an important role in delivering BaptistCare's dementia respite retreats, helping people living with dementia and their carers get the most from their experience. You'll work alongside participants, carers and BaptistCare staff to support the smooth running of the program and contribute to positive retreat experiences.

In this dynamic role, you will:

Assess participant suitability and support informed participation decisions

Coordinate retreat logistics and manage key stakeholder relationships

Lead and inspire retreat teams to deliver outstanding experience

Facilitate engaging education and wellbeing sessions

Support participants and carers through safe, person-centred experiences

Manage risks and respond confidently to changing situations





Contribute to quality improvement and help shape the future of BaptistCare's specialist dementia respite services

If you enjoy variety, autonomy, and seeing the direct impact of your work, this role offers all three.

We are seeking somebody to work 4 days a week; Monday to Thursday with facilitation of retreats when planned Tuesday to Thursday. Retreat locations will vary across the following areas; greater Sydney region, Sydney basin, Central Coast, Wollongong & Kiama.

Your Team BaptistCare's Home Care team is a passionate community of people dedicated to helping older Australians live safely, independently and well.

Together, we deliver person-centred services that promote wellbeing, choice and connection. We believe everyone deserves to feel valued, respected and supported, and we're committed to creating positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

About You You're a confident facilitator, natural relationship builder and compassionate professional who thrives in people-focused environments.

You'll bring:

Relevant tertiary qualification in a clinical or allied health field, social work, community services, dementia care or a related discipline (or equivalent demonstrated experience)

Experience supporting people living with dementia, older people and their carers within community, aged care or respite settings





Experience delivering and coordinating community-based respite or wellbeing programs

Demonstrated ability to assess participant needs, manage complex situations and exercise sound professional judgement

Strong leadership, coaching and facilitation skills

Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills

Knowledge of dementia care and person-centred practice

Ability to identify, assess and manage participant and operational risks

Full drivers license and access to own vehicle

Additional Requirements

Capacity and willingness to stay overnight during 3-day, 2-night Refresh Retreat programs

Availability to work evenings and weekends as required by program delivery

Highly Regarded

Training or qualifications in dementia practice, behavioural support or group facilitation

Experience working within government-funded community programs

About Us BaptistCare is a leading purpose-led care organisation, guided by our Christian identity and serving people and communities across Australia for more than 110 years. We support people to live better through aged care, home care, retirement living, community services, disability support and housing.

We know life's challenges can make the world feel smaller. With the right people alongside us, it can feel more connected, supported and hopeful again.

That's what we work towards every day - enriching lives through communities of care. Today, more than 70,000 customers, 12,000 employees and close to 2,000 volunteers are part of our communities across Australia.

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📌 Refresh Retreat Program Facilitator (Sydney)
🏢 BaptistCare NSW/ACT - Aged Care
📍 Sydney