Group Services Activity Assistant - Italian Group

Spectrum Migrant Resource Centre; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Not-for-profit salary packaging

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Spectrum Migrant Resource Centre is seeking an Activity Assistant to support older people in Preston, VIC. You’ll help deliver enjoyable and meaningful programs that enhance residents’ wellbeing and quality of life, focusing on activity, engagement, and connection.

The role emphasizes collaboration within a friendly team, with a passion for elderly care, patience, empathy, and a commitment to person-centred approaches. Hybrid working arrangements are offered by Spectrum.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for working with elderly people.
• Experience assisting with group activities, lifestyle programs, or community events.
• Strong communication skills and a friendly, positive attitude.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Patience, empathy, and a commitment to person-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver enjoyable and meaningful programs that enhance residents’ wellbeing and quality of life.
• Help keep older people active, engaged, and connected.
• Collaborate with the team to run activities and events.
• Support safe and respectful group activities.

Skills

Genuine passion for elderly care

Experience with group activities

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Patience and empathy

Job description

Group Services Activity Assistant - Italian Group

Spectrum Migrant Resource Centre – Preston VIC

17h ago , from Spectrum Migrant Resource Centre

• Make a real difference to people’s lives
• Inclusive, supportive, and collaborative team environment
• Full not-for-profit salary packaging

About you

We’d love to hear from you if you’re enthusiastic about supporting older people to stay active, engaged, and connected. As an Activity Assistant, you’ll play a key role in delivering enjoyable and meaningful programs that enhance residents’ wellbeing and quality of life. We’re looking for someone who has:

• A genuine passion for working with elderly people
• Experience assisting with group activities, lifestyle programs, or community events
• Strong communication skills and a friendly, positive attitude
• The ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
• Patience, empathy, and a commitment to person-centred care

About you

We’d love to hear from you if you’re enthusiastic about supporting older people to stay active, engaged, and connected. As an Activity Assistant, you’ll play a key role in delivering enjoyable and meaningful programs that enhance residents’ wellbeing and quality of life. We’re looking for someone who has:

• A genuine passion for working with elderly people
• Experience assisting with group activities, lifestyle programs, or community events
• Strong communication skills and a friendly, positive attitude
• The ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
• Patience, empathy, and a commitment to person-centred care

Spectrum is a Child Safe employer. Employment is subject to a current employment Working with Children Check, National Police Check (and international police check if resided overseas for 12 months or longer in the past 10 years) and proof of the right to work in Australia.

About Spectrum

Spectrum Migrant Resource Centre Ltd (Spectrum) is a not-for-profit organisation, delivering culturally appropriate and responsive services to people with migrant and refugee backgrounds predominantly living in the Northwest Metropolitan region of Melbourne. Our service areas include migration and settlement, family relationship and parenting, social and economic inclusion, aged care, disability, and family carers.

Working at Spectrum

At Spectrum, each member of our team is valued and supported. We offer generous conditions and hybrid working arrangements to support employees to balance their personal and work life.

Spectrum is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Everyone is welcome at Spectrum, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, and physical ability.

Find out more about us on our website www.spectrumvic.org.au

For further information or for a confidential discussion about this position please contact CJ at ***************@spectrumvic.org.au

We are committed to ensuring that our team is reflective of the diverse community we serve and to supporting a culture of equity and inclusion. We welcome all applicants, including people with refugee or migrant lived experience, people who identify as LGBTQIA and/or have a disability.