Lifestyle Assistant

Victorian Government; Baw Baw; On-site; AUD 19,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Access to employee assistance program

Salary packaging

Free Parking

Job summary

West Gippsland Healthcare Group's Andrews House Aged Care Facility in Trafalgar is seeking a Leisure and Lifestyle Assistant on a permanent part-time basis (up to 24 hours per fortnight). The role, offered at Grade 1 or Grade 2 pay rates, involves supporting residents with engaging activities and coordinating with the Lifestyle Coordinator and Facility Manager.

The ideal candidate will have relevant certificates, strong MS Office skills, a confidentiality mindset, and a willingness to drive a

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Lifestyle or Leisure or Certificate III/IV in Allied Health Assistant.
• Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
• A thorough understanding and respect for confidentiality requirements.
• Responsible and mature work attitude.
• A Driver’s license (willing to drive a 10-seater vehicle).
• Basic computer skills (including Microsoft applications and willing to learn the facilities recording system).
• Willing to work the occasional weekend.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and entertainment to residents.
• Work with the Lifestyle Coordinator and Facility Manager to run activities.
• Assist in implementing lifestyle programs and resident engagement.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Creative

Flexible

Team player

Willing to drive

Confidentiality

Driver’s license

Basic computer skills

Education

Certificate IV in Lifestyle or Leisure

Certificate III/IV in Allied Health Assistant

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Andrews House Residential Aged Care Facility – Trafalgar

Permanent part time position, up to 24 hours per fortnight available

Leisure and Lifestyle Assistant, Grade 1 (IN31 - $30.00 p/h) or Grade 2 (IN32 - $32.91 p/h)

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the West Gippsland Healthcare Group in the role of a leisure and lifestyle assistant. Reporting to the Lifestyle Coordinator and Facility Manager, you will work within a motivated and dedicated team that provides the support and entertainment to residents living at Andrews House. This stimulating role would suit someone enthusiastic, creative, flexible, enjoys working within a team and is dedicated to providing great service to their client group.

Our preferred candidate will have:

• Certificate IV in Lifestyle or Leisure or Certificate III/IV in Allied Health Assistant
• Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
• A thorough understanding and respect for confidentiality requirements.
• Responsible and mature work attitude.
• A Driver’s license (willing to drive a 10-seater vehicle)
• Basic computer skills (including Microsoft applications and willing to learn the facilities recording system)
• Willing to work the occasional weekend

The following experience/qualifications would be also considered advantageous:

• Previous experience in Residential Aged care – Lifestyle programs
• Knowledge of privacy legislation and document control.
• Knowledge of the Aged Care Quality and Safety Standards

IMPORTANT: Some roles in the healthcare sector are required to be vaccinated annually for Influenza (unless a valid exemption applies). Evidence of vaccination (or exemption) will be required to be provided prior to commencement.

About our organisation

The West Gippsland Healthcare Group is a customer focused health organisation providing acute medical and surgical, obstetric, emergency, residential care and community health services to 47,000 people in the rural, urban residential, agricultural and industrial areas located within the Baw Baw Shire and beyond. These positions are based at Andrews House Aged Care Facility in Trafalgar, located 45 minutes from Pakenham with a stress free commute along the freeway and a short 5 minute walk from the Trafalgar Train Station. Andrews House is supported by numerous volunteers and have access to a variety of allied health professionals. You won’t find a friendlier, and welcoming team than the team at Andrews House! We care for our community because we are the community! So get your CV ready and come and join us here at West Gippsland Health.

At West Gippsland Healthcare Group, we take pride in our commitment to fostering diversity and equality within our team. We warmly welcome applications from every corner of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, those from culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTI community, and those with first-hand experience of living with a disability. Your unique perspective and background are valuable to us, and we look forward to your application.

West Gippsland Healthcare Group staff benefits include:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Access to employee assistance program
• Salary packaging
• Free Parking

Working with us

All appointments with the West Gippsland Healthcare Group are subject to the satisfactory return of professional reference checks, an NDIS Worker Screening Clearance and a current Employee Working with Children Check. All employees must hold current entitlement to work within Australia. A six month probationary period applies to all new appointments.

Further details and how to apply

Applications close: 3 November 2026* (applications may close earlier)

*Applications will be reviewed as they are received. This position will remain open for a minimum of fourteen (14) days for externally advertised positions from the date of advertisement and may close earlier than the listed closing date if a suitable candidate/s are identified.

As an inclusive employer, committed to improving diversity and equity in our workforce, we encourage applications from all parts of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTI people, and people with lived experience of disability.

As a Child Safe organisation, West Gippsland Healthcare Group promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with disability.

Applications close Tuesday 3 November 2026 at 11.59pm