Leisure & Lifestyle Coordinator

Alzheimer's Australia; Windsor; On-site; AUD 59,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging

12% Superannuation

9 day fortnights negotiable

Job summary

Alzheimer's Queensland is seeking an experienced Leisure & Lifestyle Coordinator to lead and shape a vibrant program at our Windsor residential aged care facility. You will manage a small team, engage with residents and families, and design monthly programs that enhance wellbeing, independence and connection.

This role goes beyond activities; you will drive meaningful, person-centred experiences on the floor with residents, coordinating events, outings and collaborations with kitchen and

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating lifestyle, leisure, wellbeing or diversional therapy programs within aged care, retirement living, disability or community services.
• Demonstrated experience leading, motivating and developing small teams.
• A creative mindset with the ability to develop fresh, engaging and meaningful activities.
• Strong administration and computer skills, including calendars, documentation, newsletters and reporting.
• Experience completing assessments, care plans and resident documentation.
• Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills.
• A genuine passion for aged care and enhancing the lives of older people.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and support a team of Lifestyle staff to deliver exceptional resident experiences.
• Design, coordinate and evaluate engaging monthly lifestyle and leisure programs.
• Create and maintain lifestyle calendars, newsletters and resident communications.
• Conduct lifestyle assessments for new residents, including gathering lifestyle histories, interests and social engagement preferences.
• Develop, review and update lifestyle care plans and documentation.
• Build strong relationships with residents and families, including presenting at resident and relative meetings.
• Maintain a visible presence on the floor, ensuring activities are meaningful, engaging and person-centred.
• Coordinate special events, themed days, celebrations and community outings.

Skills

Diversional therapy

Aged care experience

Team leadership

Event planning

Communication

Administration

Driver's license

Education

Diversional Therapy qualification

Job description

Create meaningful experiences. Lead with creativity. Make every day matter.

$43-$45 per hour + 12% Superannuation + Salary PackagingNegotiable based on experience and qualificationsMonday to Friday | 8:00am to 4:00pm

Alzheimer’s Queensland is seeking an experienced and passionate Leisure & Lifestyle Coordinator to lead and shape a vibrant lifestyle program within our Windsor residential aged care facility.

This is far more than an activities role. We are looking for someone who can bring energy, creativity and leadership to every day, creating meaningful experiences that enhance residents’ wellbeing, independence, connection and quality of life. This role is not 100% office based; whilst there are things to plan and coordinate, we are looking for someone who genuinely enjoys being out on the floor and engaging with the residents and their families.

You’ll lead a small team, work closely with residents and families, and take ownership of planning innovative monthly programs, special events, community outings and personalised lifestyle initiatives that genuinely make a difference.

If you’re someone who loves developing new ideas, building relationships and seeing the direct impact of your work on older people’s lives, we’d love to hear from you.

What you will do:

• Lead, mentor and support a team of Lifestyle staff to deliver exceptional resident experiences.
• Design, coordinate and evaluate engaging monthly lifestyle and leisure programs.
• Create and maintain lifestyle calendars, newsletters and resident communications.
• Conduct lifestyle assessments for new residents, including gathering lifestyle histories, interests and social engagement preferences.
• Develop, review and update lifestyle care plans and documentation.
• Build strong relationships with residents and families, including presenting at resident and relative meetings.
• Maintain a visible presence on the floor, ensuring activities are meaningful, engaging and person-centred.
• Coordinate special events, themed days, celebrations and community outings.
• Organise special lunches and events in collaboration with the kitchen team.
• Manage relationships with external providers including entertainers, musicians, hairdressers and community groups.
• Oversee petty cash and lifestyle budgets for activities and events.
• Drive the facility mini-bus for resident outings and excursions.
• Ensure compliance with aged care standards, documentation and reporting requirements.

What you will bring:

• Experience coordinating lifestyle, leisure, wellbeing or diversional therapy programs within aged care, retirement living, disability or community services.
• Demonstrated experience leading, motivating and developing small teams.
• A creative mindset with the ability to develop fresh, engaging and meaningful activities.
• Strong administration and computer skills, including calendars, documentation, newsletters and reporting.
• Experience completing assessments, care plans and resident documentation.
• Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills.
• A genuine passion for aged care and enhancing the lives of older people.
• Confidence engaging with residents, families, contractors and multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• A current driver’s licence and confidence driving a mini-bus.
• Qualification in Diversional Therapy, Leisure & Health, Community Services, Individual Support or a related discipline.
• Experience working with people living with dementia.
• Experience using aged care documentation or clinical management systems.

Why Alzheimer's Queensland?

• Be part of a respected not-for-profit leader in aged care and dementia support.
• Enjoy a genuine work-life balance with Monday to Friday hours - with 9 day fortnights negotiable for the right person.
• Salary packaging benefits to increase your take-home pay.
• Join a supportive leadership team that values innovation and creativity.
• Make a visible difference to the lives of older Australians every day.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• Work in an organisation committed to person-centred care and meaningful engagement.

About Alzheimer's Queensland

Alzheimer's Queensland is a leading not-for-profit provider supporting older people, people living with dementia and their families through residential aged care, community services, respite, allied health and specialist dementia programs. With more than 500 employees, we are dedicated to helping people live with dignity, purpose and connection.