Leisure & Activities Officer

Calvary Health Care; Ryde; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Paid parental leave

Training & development

Flexible hours

Job summary

Calvary Ryde Retirement Community is seeking a Casual Leisure & Lifestyle Officer to lead the design, development and implementation of programs that enhance residents’ quality of life. Your work will promote autonomy and independence while creating a fun, relaxing environment within the care setting.

You will bring a Leisure & Lifestyle Certificate Level IV or equivalent, a current First Aid certificate, and the ability to document assessments and progress notes.

Qualifications

• Leisure & Lifestyle Certificate Level IV or other relevant qualification.
• Current First Aid Certificate.
• Experience in planning, implementation and evaluation of activities for frail people with cognitive impairment and disabilities.
• Ability to document assessments, care plans and progress notes.
• Sensitivity to and understanding of the needs and interests of residents.
• Strong communication skills.
• Current NSW Drivers Licence.
• A desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission based organisation.

Responsibilities

• Design, development and implementation of special programs to meet residents' needs.
• Conduct programs to support autonomy and independence of each resident, creating a fun and relaxing environment.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Documenting assessments and progress

Resident needs sensitivity

Education

Leisure & Lifestyle Certificate Level IV

First Aid Certificate

Tools

NSW Drivers Licence

Job description

Leisure & Lifestyle Officer - Casual

Ryde, NSW, Australia, 2112

Casual

Closing on: Oct 11 2026

About The Role

As part of the Leisure and Lifestyle team you will ensure the design, development and implementation of special programs to meet the needs of residents, helping to provide quality of life and enjoyment whilst in care.

As Leisure and Lifestyle Officer you will conduct programs to support the autonomy and independence of each resident, by creating a fun and relaxing environment.

Calvary Ryde Retirement Community is a friendly, close-knit community and home to residents of many cultures and backgrounds.

What You Bring

• Leisure & Lifestyle Certificate Level IV or other relevant qualification
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Experience in the planning, implementation and evaluation of activities for frail people with cognitive impairment and disabilities
• Ability to document assessments, care plans and progress notes
• Sensitivity to and understanding of the needs and interests of residents
• Strong communication skills
• Current NSW Drivers Licence
• A desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission based organisation

Why work for Calvary?

At Calvary, our staff matter.

Join our team, learn with purpose and drive positive impact in one of Australia’s largest healthcare providers across Public and Private Hospitals, Residential Aged Care and Home Care.

With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.

Your benefits

• NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
• Paid parental leave
• Training, development pathways and career opportunities
• Flexible hours that make sense for you

Please note the following:

• As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
• You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role