Creative Lifestyle Facilitator

Lutheran Services; Gympie Regional; On-site; AUD 53,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Lutheran Services in Gympie, QLD is seeking a Casual Creative Lifestyle Facilitator to enrich residents’ daily lives through creative activities. The role focuses on meaningful, personalised experiences for residents at Cooinda aged care.

As part of a team led by the Creative Lifestyle Coordinator, you’ll plan programs that bring joy, confidence and wellbeing, engaging with residents and volunteers while aligning with Lutheran ethos.

Qualifications

• Specialisation in one or more creative areas such as storytelling, music, writing, visual arts or dance
• Experience engaging people with varying physical or cognitive abilities
• Strong communication skills and the ability to motivate and inspire
• Experience facilitating group activities and one-on-one engagement
• Willingness to learn about dementia and creative engagement approaches

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver creative activities and outings tailored to residents’ interests and abilities
• Build rapport to personalise activities and ensure meaningful engagement
• Document attendance and progress notes for residents participating in activities
• Seek feedback and contribute to continuous improvement of the lifestyle program
• Collaborate with the Coordinator and Chaplain to align activities with resident needs and Lutheran ethos
• Support volunteers and provide direct care activities as required

Skills

Storytelling

Music

Writing

Visual arts

Dance

Job description

Creative Lifestyle Facilitator

Job No: COOCLF2624401 Location: Gympie

Bring Joy, Creativity and Connection to Residents Every Day

Location : Cooinda aged care, Gympie, QLD Role Type : Casual Position (availability Mon - Fri) Remuneration : $46.20 per hour (Includes casual loading) + Super + Salary Packaging + Employee Assistance Program

If you love bringing people together through creativity, connection and meaningful experiences, this role is for you. As a Creative Lifestyle Facilitator, you’ll enrich the daily lives of residents through engaging activities that foster joy, confidence and wellbeing. Working closely with the Creative Lifestyle Coordinator, you’ll help shape programs that feel purposeful, personalised and fun.

About You

You’re warm, engaging and passionate about using creativity to enhance quality of life. You enjoy working with older people, understand diverse abilities, and bring enthusiasm to every interaction. Ideally, you have:

• Specialisation in one or more creative areas such as storytelling, music, writing, visual arts or dance
• Experience engaging people with varying physical or cognitive abilities
• Strong communication skills and the ability to motivate and inspire
• Experience facilitating group activities and one‑on‑one engagement
• Willingness to learn about dementia and creative engagement approaches

A valid NDIS Worker Screening Check or Police Check, and a Queensland Driver Licence
Desirable: First Aid Certificate, Certificate III in Aged Care or Lifestyle, or experience in aged care

About the Role

This role focuses on delivering creative, purposeful and enjoyable activities that support residents’ social and emotional wellbeing. You will:

• Plan and deliver creative activities and outings tailored to residents’ interests and abilities
• Build rapport to personalise activities and ensure meaningful engagement
• Document attendance and progress notes for residents participating in activitiesSeek feedback and contribute to continuous improvement of the lifestyle program
• Collaborate with the Coordinator and Chaplain to align activities with resident needs and Lutheran ethos
• Support volunteers and provide direct care activities as required

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Create meaningful moments that brighten residents’ daily lives
• Access salary packaging benefits (up to $15,900 + $2,650 meals and entertainment)
• Enjoy discounts on health insurance, retail, travel and more
• Develop your skills through ongoing learning and training opportunities
• Join a values‑led organisation with a proud 90‑year history and strong future vision

Lutheran Services is one of Queensland’s longest‑established not‑for‑profit aged care and community services providers. As we celebrate 90 years of service in 2025, our residential aged care services span 12 homes across Queensland, each committed to delivering excellence in care that upholds dignity, wellbeing and choice. Our ambitious 5‑Year Strategic Growth Plan is reshaping our future from the ground up. With bold targets, visionary leadership and a relentless drive for impact, we’re scaling up in ways that redefine sector excellence.

About Us

We draw on our rich Lutheran tradition of caring for everyone - the individual, family and the community. We support older people, young people and their families, people living with a disability or mental illness, and families experiencing domestic violence and hardship.

We are committed to providing safe, respectful and inclusive environments where our staff, residents, clients, children and young people are protected from harm. Safeguarding children is everyone's responsibility, and we promote a culture where the safety, wellbeing and rights of children are always a priority.

Together with the congregations that founded us, we've been serving Queenslanders since 1935. We are a not-for-profit organisation with more than 2,200 dedicated people, working across more than 20 sites from South-East to Central Queensland.