Leisure and Lifestyle - Leisure & Wellness Coordinator

Uniting; Manly; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

U rewards program

Fitness Passport

Supportive work environment

Career growth

Additional leave

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Uniting Wesley Heights in Manly seeks a dedicated Leisure & Lifestyle Coordinator to lead activity programs for residents. This full-time role runs Monday to Friday, 0800-1600, in a peaceful coastal setting with ocean views, supporting residents to live joyfully and meaningfully through person-centred activities.

You will plan, implement and review leisure activities, collaborate with care teams, and adapt programs to individual interests and abilities.

Qualifications

• Ideally previous experience in aged/community care or Lifestyle programs.
• You’ll need to be resilient and resourceful and live our values of compassion, respect, imagination, and boldness.
• Certificate IV in Leisure & Lifestyle or equivalent qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead, guide and direct staff in planning the program of activities, liaising with residents, carers and team members.
• Ensure residents can join an activity program of interest and achieve desired outcomes.
• Confirm the activities program with the manager including details, timetable and resources.
• Complete evaluations, participation sheets and related paperwork with continuous improvement.
• Develop activities that reflect residents' interests and capabilities to improve quality of life.

Skills

Aged care experience

Activity planning

Communication

Resilience

Education

Certificate IV in Leisure & Lifestyle

Job description

Leisure and Lifestyle - Leisure & Wellness Coordinator

• Competitive pay, flexibility & great benefits
• Monday - Friday 0800-1600

About Uniting Wesley Heights
Set in a peaceful corner of Manly with breathtaking ocean views, Uniting Wesley Heights is a place where residents truly feel at home. Our innovative Household Living approach gives everyone the freedom to live their day their way-just like in a family home. With our energetic Leisure and Lifestyle Team creating meaningful and joyful experiences, the community thrives in connection, fun, and purpose every single day helping our residents live joyfully and meaningfully - and we’d love you to be part of it.

What do we need you to do?

You’ll provide care and companionship to residents and deliver innovative leisure and lifestyle activities that are specifically tailored and designed for the resident’s needs, interests and capabilities, these also include:

• Lead, guide and direct the staff in planning the program of activities, ensuring to liaise with team members, residents and carers.
• Ensure that all residents can be part of an activity program of interest and that they can achieve the desired outcomes.
• Confirm the activities program with the manager, including all details provided, residents involved, timetable, and resources organised.
• Ensure that all evaluation of activities, daily activity participation sheets, and other paperwork is completed and that all work reflects continuous improvement.
• Develop activities that account for previous interests and current capabilities that enhance their quality of life through their interest and hobbies.

A Day in the Life, with Uniting Aged Care

What do we need you to bring?

• Ideally, we’re looking for previous experience in aged/community care or Lifestyle programs in Aged Care, but if you’re qualified and just starting out on your career, we’d love to hear from you too.
• You’ll need to be resilient and resourceful and be able to live our values of compassion, respect, imagination, and boldness every day.
• Certificate IV in Leisure & Lifestyle or equivalent qualifications or demonstrated competency in the knowledge required for this role.

Creating a better future for you

Our people are at the heart of everything we do, so we support all our Uniting team members to grow and develop to be their best through our strong commitment to learning, flexibility and great benefits. Together, we can build a better future for the people we serve, for Uniting and you.

What We Offer You

• A rewarding career with a leading human services organisation.
• Up to $18,550 NFP salary packaging available.
• Access to our U rewards program with exclusive discounts.
• Access to Fitness Passport - Live your best life.
• A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment
• A commitment to offer opportunities to grow your career
• Purchase of additional leave
• Employee Referral Program - $250 bonus for each successful referral

Who is Uniting?

Uniting NSW.ACT contributes to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

Empowered by diversity

At Uniting, inclusion isn’t just something we value - it’s how we work. Our culture and practice reflect the vibrant diversity of our colleagues, and the clients and communities we serve.

We encourage applications from people who identify as a part of the Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community.

What to expect

Please know that employment with Uniting will require a National Police Check, and Reference Checks.