Leisure and Lifestyle Assistant

Peninsula Health; Frankston; On-site; AUD 3,444,000 - 4,408,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost onsite parking

Salary packaging & novated leasing

Exclusive discounts

Fitness Passport access

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Education and training opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Bayside Health is seeking a casual Leisure and Lifestyle Assistant at The Mornington Centre in Frankston. You will deliver engaging activity programs for patients, including those with dementia, delirium, and depression, in collaboration with allied health and nursing teams.

Join a dedicated Diversional Therapy team focused on wellbeing, function maintenance, social connection, and patient experience in a supportive healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Leisure and Lifestyle or equivalent qualification.
• Certificate III in Leisure and Lifestyle with relevant experience may be considered.
• Experience delivering programs to older adults with dementia and cognitive impairment.
• Ability to work with individuals and groups using diversional activities based on patient needs and preferences.
• Ability to collaborate with medical, nursing and allied health professionals as part of the multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to determine patient interests and monitor progress.

Skills

Activity planning

Interpersonal communication

Group facilitation

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Certificate IV in Leisure and Lifestyle

Certificate III in Leisure and Lifestyle

Job description

Job Title: Leisure and Lifestyle Assistant

Employment Status: Casual

Job Location: Frankston

Job Description:

• Casual Opportunities Available
• Located in Mornington
• Classification: Leisure and Lifestyle Assistant Grade 2 (IN32)* plus super

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland.

We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between.

More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive.

Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

The Team & Role

Join the Diversional Therapy team at The Mornington Centre, a 90-bed inpatient facility providing specialist geriatric evaluation and management services for older people. As a Leisure and Lifestyle Assistant, you will play a key role in delivering engaging, person-centred activity programs that support patients experiencing cognitive impairment, including dementia, delirium and depression. Working collaboratively with allied health, nursing staff and volunteers, you will facilitate meaningful individual and group activities that promote wellbeing, maintain function, foster social connection and enhance the patient experience in a supportive and rewarding healthcare environment.

Skills & Experience Required

• Certificate IV in Leisure and Lifestyle or an equivalent qualification. Applicants holding a Certificate III in Leisure and Lifestyle (or equivalent) with demonstrated relevant experience will also be considered in accordance with the Grade 2 Leisure and Lifestyle Assistant classification requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver programs to older adults with dementia, cognitive impairment and changed behaviour.
• Ability to work with individuals and groups utilising diversional and meaningful activities based on patient needs and preferences.
• Ability to collaborate with medical, nursing and allied health professionals, contributing to patient care plans as part of the multidisciplinary team
• Ability to determine patient interests and needs and monitor their progress

Benefits

• Step into state-of-the-art facilities
• Take advantage of low-cost onsite parking
• Boost your take-home pay with generous salary packaging & novated leasing
• Unlock exclusive discounts at top retailers and dining spots
• Stay fit with access to premium gyms via Fitness Passport
• Feel supported with our holistic Employee Assistance Program
• Grow your skills through top-tier education and training partners
• Join a vibrant, collaborative team led by passionate leaders

Next Steps

For role specific information, please contact Alison Lunt [e-mail]

Additional Information

Bayside Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with all abilities.

To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/

*Please refer to Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2025 – 2027 salary circular for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience. For further information on salary range classifications and grading please refer to the following page: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-with-us/salary-rates/

It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.

Join Bayside Health and help us to deliver healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care.