Leisure and Lifestyle Coordinator (Assistant in Nursing) - Kyogle

Northern NSW Local Health District; Kyogle; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Novated leasing

Fitness discounts

Growth opportunities

Team culture

Job summary

Northern NSW Local Health District in Kyogle, NSW is seeking a Leisure & Lifestyle Coordinator (Assistant in Nursing). You will coordinate the activities program for residents, planning, implementing and evaluating activities with a multidisciplinary team to promote independence and well-being.

This permanent position is full or part time (up to 38 hours per week) with a remuneration range between AU$65,150 and AU$71,479 per annum, pro rata plus super.

Qualifications

• Role involves coordinating activities for residents in a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience in planning and evaluating activity programs is desirable.
• Focus on promoting independence and wellbeing for residents.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the activities program for residents.
• Plan, implement and evaluate activities with a multidisciplinary team.
• Promote independence and wellbeing through individual and group activities.

Skills

Activity planning

Team coordination

Resident engagement

Job description

Leisure and Lifestyle Coordinator (Assistant in Nursing) - Kyogle

Northern NSW Local Health District – Kyogle NSW

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Employment Type:Permanent Full or Part Time
Position Classification:Assist In Nursing
Remuneration:$65,150.16 - $71,479.42 per annum, pro rata + super
Hours Per Week:up to 38
Requisition ID:REQ698738

You may be eligible for the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. For further information, please contact***************@health.nsw.gov.auor visitCareers Incentives Package

About the role

As the AIN Leisure and Lifestyle Co-ordinator, you'll coordinate the activities program for residents. Working as part of a dynamic and friendly multidisciplinary team, you'll undertake the planning, organisation, implementation and evaluation of the activities program. The program utilises both individual and group activities, with the aim of maintaining or improving abilities, and promoting independence and wellbeing.

This site is also part of a Research Project dedicated to improving the dining experience for residents. Some of the many desired outcomes for the residents will include: setting the scene for dining, to encourage conversation and enjoyment; a focus on resident participation in meal preparation, and an increase in outdoor dining opportunities.

The Multi-Purpose Service model (MPS) exists in smaller communities and integrates a range of health services under one management structure, including acute care and emergency, respite and palliative care, and allied, primary and community health services.

Kyogle is in the beautiful Northern Rivers region of NSW, known for its unspoilt bushland surroundings, sub-tropical National Parks and the majestic Clarence River. For a different type of scene, you can drive to the Gold Coast or Brisbane in under 3 hours.

About Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD)

We are a healthcare community, caring for the people of the Northern Rivers. We understand that high quality healthcare and quality of life go hand in hand. Our hospitals, community health and multipurpose services are a well-balanced modern network, truly connecting the communities we serve across the Tweed, Richmond, and Clarence Valleys.

If you care about high quality healthcare and quality of life, we encourage you to join us.

You care. We care. Learn more about NNSWLHD here.

Relocating to the region?

The Welcome Experience in the Northern Rivers connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster.

Learn more at: www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience

Join our team and you'll enjoy:

• Salary packaging and novated leasing - increase your take-home pay
• Fitness discounts - focus on your health and wellbeing
• Growth - access to professional and personal development
• Team culture - work in a collaborative, flexible and supportive team environment
• Opportunities to start or build a career, or re-enter the workforce
  

Applications Close: 22 October 2026

Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.

NNSWLHD embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community.

NNSWLHD is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. All applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably.

For help with your application to this role visit Stepping Up, our online recruitment resource for Aboriginal people.

To apply for this position, you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia. For more information, please seewww.homeaffairs.gov.au

This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy(PD2024_015).