Lifestyle and Wellness Lead

Warrigal Care; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Not For Profit packaging

Career breaks

Professional development

Gym access

EAP support

Job summary

Warrigal is seeking a Lifestyle and Wellness Lead who can inspire teams to create meaningful experiences for residents. You will lead wellbeing programs, mentor staff and volunteers, and ensure person-centred care guides every decision.

You’ll collaborate across Warrigal’s NSW/ACT facilities, drive new initiatives, and turn resident feedback into practical improvements. This is a leadership role for someone who loves turning ideas into action and making a lasting difference in older adults’

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Lifestyle, Leisure and Health, Community Services, Recreation, Aged Care or related field.
• Experience leading lifestyle, wellbeing or community engagement programs.
• Strong understanding of person-centred care and wellbeing.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop teams.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Current National Police Check and relevant industry clearances.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of Warrigal’s Lifestyle and Wellness programs.
• Mentor and develop Lifestyle and Wellbeing teams and volunteers.
• Drive resident voice, choice and individual interests in programs.
• Identify opportunities to improve and innovate wellbeing initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Wellbeing programs

Community engagement

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Communication

Education

Relevant qualification in Lifestyle, Leisure and Health

Job description

Are you ready to leadmeaningful change and create better experiences for olderpeople?

At Warrigal, we’re looking for aLifestyle and Wellness Lead who is passionate about people, anatural leader and full of fresh ideas. Someone who understandsthat great wellbeing is about creating meaningful experiences,building connections and helping people live life theirway.

You’re an inspiring leader who knowshow to bring people together, build a positive team culture andempower others to do their best work. You lead with energy, empathyand purpose, while bringing the confidence to challenge the statusquo, embrace new ideas and drive positive change. You’re a naturalcollaborator who builds strong relationships and brings peoplealong on the journey.

If you’re a people-focused leader wholoves turning ideas into action and inspiring others to createmeaningful experiences, we’d love to hear fromyou.

AboutWarrigal

At Warrigal, our vision is simple yetprofound: to create a world where older people feel known, loved,and connected. Our values – Integrity, Respect, Innovation andCompassion - guide our approach and purpose—Enabling older peoplelive their best lives on their terms. We’re dedicated to providingdignity, community, and belonging to all olderpeople.

We believe in creating joyfulexperiences, lasting memories, and a society that celebrates aging.Every team member at Warrigal contributes to this legacy, ensuringit continues to inspire generations tocome.

Theopportunity

You’ll lead the development anddelivery of Warrigal’s Lifestyle and Wellness programs, creatingopportunities for residents to stay active, connected and engagedin the things that matter most to them. From social activities andcreative experiences to community partnerships and new wellbeinginitiatives, you’ll bring fresh ideas to life and ensure ourprograms continue to evolve and make adifference.

You’ll play a key role in leading,mentoring and developing our Lifestyle and Wellbeing teams andvolunteers. Providing clear direction, coaching and support, you’llbuild a positive team culture where people feel empowered,confident and motivated to deliver greatexperiences.

Working closely with residents,families and teams across Warrigal, you’ll make sure residentvoice, choice and individual interests are at the heart ofeverything we do. You’ll also drive new initiatives, use feedbackand participation insights to improve our programs, and identifyopportunities to do things differently andbetter.

This is an opportunity to bringtogether your leadership, creativity and passion for wellbeing toshape meaningful experiences and make a lasting difference to thelives of older people.

Regular travel across Warrigal’s NSWand ACT facilities and villages isrequired.

The benefits | Recognisingyour value

• Competitive salary based onexperience + packaging benefits +super
• Not For Profit salary packagingbenefits – pay up to $18,550less tax per year, meaning more money foryou
• Career break schemes, additionalpurchased leave and more
• Commitment to on-goingprofessional and careerdevelopment
• Subsidised access to your localgym and 200+ more across the country with aFitnessPassport
• 24/7 access to mental, physical,social and financial support via theEAP

The requirements | What ittakes to do this work

• Relevant qualifications inLifestyle, Leisure and Health, Community Services, Recreation,Aged Care or a related field.
• Experience leading lifestyle,wellbeing or community engagementprograms.
• Strong understanding ofperson-centred care and wellbeing.
• Proven ability to lead, motivateand develop teams.
• Strong communication,relationship building and stakeholder engagementskills.
• Excellent organisational,problem-solving and project managementskills.
• A continuous improvementmindset, with the ability to bring new ideas tolife.
• Current National Police Checkand relevant industry clearances.
• Experience in aged care,community services or healthcare.
• Knowledge of contemporarywellbeing practices.
• Experience withtechnology-driven engagementinitiatives.
• Experience leading volunteersand community partnerships.

What our people love aboutworking here:

A supportive, passionateculture: It’s acommunity filled with inspiring, big-hearted people. We back eachother, listen without judgement and lead with kindness, respect andunwavering support - for our customers, residents and each other.This is encouraged from the top down and worked hard at – everyday.

Leaders who valueyou: It’s important youfeel valued. To us, this is not aone-off task. But a commitment to creating an environment where youfeel seen, heard and valued – every day. Leaders and managers gooutoftheirway to understand you, respect your opinions and hearwhat you have to say. This creates greater unity and collaborationwith each other.

One team, united in ourpurpose: We supportolder people to have great lives. We put older people first ineverything we do. On an everyday level, we help them age withdignity, independence, happiness and connectedness. On a bigpicture level, we’re challenging ageist thinking in Australia. Thisis the Warrigal Way.

Who we are | A community whocares

Warrigal has firmly establisheditself in the aged care community for over 60 years. We’re proud ofthe diverse range of retirement living and aged care services we’vebuilt up in that time, but we still have the same appetite to growand innovate. Meaning, you’ll have the chance to move around, getpromoted or explore different areas across our expanding businessin Illawarra, Southern Highlands, Queanbeyan, and Canberra – ifthat’s what you want.

This is your chance to do work thatmatters, and make a meaningful difference to the lives ofAustralia’s older community – now and in thefuture.

JOIN US AND BE THEDIFFERENCE

We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander people,workers of all abilities, ages and people from culturally andlinguistically diverse backgrounds to apply and join ourcommunity.

At Warrigal, we believe incelebrating diversity and creating a culture of inclusion andsupport in everything we do. We embrace the unique experiences,backgrounds, identities, abilities, and perspectives of ourresidents, customers, staff and volunteers tocreate a warm and welcomingenvironment where everyone feels valued andrespected.

Realise your potential in a placewhere appreciation, belonging, growth and purpose allows everyoneto thrive.

Have a question about the role? Contact *******@warrigal.com.au and our team will be happy to help.

Attachments:
- Lifestyle and Wellness lead PD.pdf