Leisure and Lifestyle Manager
Full time

About us

The Yarram and District Health Service (YDHS) is based in Yarram, 220 kilometers south east of
Melbourne on the South Gippsland Highway in rural Victoria. Yarram is 73 kilometers south west of
Sale and 62 kilometers south east of Traralgon.

We provide our community with acute inpatient services, dialysis, urgent care, aged care, respite care,
primary health, community services and an integrated healthcare centre. Our consumers and
community are at the core of every decision we make.

YDHS wants to attract and retain the best staff to provide an exceptional service to our community. We
promote and develop opportunities for people to contribute to and encourage innovation, leadership
and collaboration. We are committed making YDHS a Centre of Excellence in everything we do.

What’s on offer

This is a leadership opportunity to redefine what meaningful living looks like for residents and clients
of YDHS. The Leisure and Lifestyle Manager will lead a creative, capable and accountable team to
deliver personalised experiences that build purpose, independence, connection, joy and quality of
life, not simply a calendar of activities.

The role spans residential aged care and relevant community programs, working in partnership with
residents, clients, families, clinical teams and the wider Yarram community. The successful applicant
will champion resident choice, measurable outcomes and new ways of working.

About you
To be successful in the role, you will need:

- Demonstrated leadership of leisure, lifestyle, wellbeing, recreation, diversional therapy or a

related service, ideally in aged care, health or community settings.
- A relevant qualification in leisure and health, diversional therapy, recreation, allied health or a

related discipline; equivalent substantial experience may be considered where permitted by
role requirements.

- Evidence of designing innovative,



person-centred programs and translating ideas into

sustainable operational improvements.
- Ability to lead people, manage resources, resolve problems and build community

partnerships.
- Strong understanding of dementia-inclusive practice, cultural safety, consumer dignity, choice

and safeguarding.
- Excellent communication, planning, documentation and digital skills, with a commitment to

measuring outcomes.

YDHS is responsible for employing and contracting to employees who meet stringent community and
public sector expectations. Applicants shall be required to provide and maintain:

- An original National Police Record Check completed within the last twelve (12) months prior

to commencement.
- An employee Working with Children Check.
- Relevant professional registrations.
- Complete a Pre-existing injury declaration form.
- Undergo any other relevant checks, education or licencing as directed at own cost.

YARRAM + DISTRICT HEALTH SERVICE

What’s on offer
• Diverse service.
• Experienced and friendly team to offer support at all times.
• Access to continuing career development to improve skills and knowledge.
• Beautiful location - Yarram is a major hub for surrounding areas.

How to apply
If you would enjoy the variety of this role and the close-knit community this township has to offers, we
want to hear from you! Please submit your cover letter and resume today, via the Yarram & District
Health Service website. For more information about this position, please contact our Human
Resources Team on 5182 0279 or via email at [email protected]

To view the Position Description and apply for the role, visit: https://www.ydhs.com.au/current-
vacancies/

Applications close at 11:59pm AEST on Sunday 22 November 2026 and should include a cover letter
addressing the Key Selection Criteria and current resume.

YARRAM + DISTRICT HEALTH SERVICE

85-91 Commercial Road • PO Box 61, Yarram Victoria, 3971 • Telephone: (03) 5182 0222 • Facsimile: (03) 5182 6081

www.ydhs.com.au

📌 Leisure and Lifestyle Manager (full time) (Yarram)
🏢 Yarram & District Health Service (YDHS)
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