Gilgandra Shire Council is seeking an Activities Officer to join the Aged Care & Disabilities team!

Make a positive difference in the lives of older people and people with disability through empathetic, personalised care and support.

ABOUT THE ROLE

To prepare and deliver a program for diversional and recreation activities in consultation with residents and participants which builds individual care planning goals set by the senior staff. Develop, implement and evaluate individual/group resident/particpant focused programs.

- Full time position 38 hours per week. Rostered Monday - Sunday
- Weekly pay cycle
- Salary $35.49 per hour plus applicable penalty rates

ABOUT YOU

Council is looking for someone who has the following qualities, experience and or qualifications:

- Experience working with and empathy towards the elderly.
- Experience in formulating and implement diversional/recreational therapies.
- Certificate III in Individual Support (Aged Care) or commitment to obtain within 12 months of appointment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and negotiation skills.
- Current First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain.
- Proven record of delivery of care in line with the Aged Care Standards
- Commitment to WHS & EEO principles.
- Current NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Excellent time management skills.

BENEFITS

- Weekly pay cycle
- 12% employer contribution to superannuation
- Access to health & wellbeing initiatives
- Ongoing learning and development
- Annual, sick and long service leave entitlements




- Opportunity to contribute to make a difference to our community

ENQUIRIES

Service Quality Manager, Ms Jonda Stephen or the People & Culture team on 02 6817 8***

HOW TO APPLY

Before submitting your application, please read the Position Description carefully to ensure you meet the eligibility and suitability requirements for the role.

When you click ‘Apply Now’, you will be asked to answer questions relating to the selection criteria. You will also be required to attach your current résumé, which must include contact details for two recent, employment-related referees. Please note that your application cannot be submitted without an attached résumé.

Council will only accept applications submitted online. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic email confirmation. All further correspondence will be sent to the email address provided in your application.

All applications must be received by the advertised closing date and time.

ABOUT GILGANDRA

Gilgandra is a vibrant rural community in Central West NSW, situated at the junction of three main highways and in close proximity to Dubbo. There is a robust supportive community that has worked together to develop excellent schools, medical services, retail services and recreational activities that you simply do not see in communities of a similar size.

Gilgandra presents you with an opportunity to have an excellent lifestyle you may not be able to afford in the city.

📌 Activities Officer (Gilgandra)
🏢 Gilgandra Shire Council
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