Lifestyle Co-Ordinator

Arcare Aged Care; Cocoroc; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcare Aged Care in Victoria is seeking a dedicated Lifestyle Coordinator who will design and oversee lifestyle programs that promote social engagement, mental stimulation and physical activity for residents.

You will plan activities, assess resident needs, coordinate volunteers, and work closely with the clinical team to ensure inclusive, safe and enjoyable programs. Must have Cert IV Leisure & Health, Australian Driver’s license, and a passion for resident well‑being.

Qualifications

• Cert IV Leisure & Health is essential.
• Valid Australian driver's license is required.
• Excellent communication and teamwork are essential.
• Ability to design engaging activities tailored to residents' needs.
• Experience in a Lifestyle or Activities Coordinator role is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and design diverse lifestyle programs for residents.
• Create and review Lifestyle Assessments to tailor activities.
• Oversee activity execution to ensure safety and inclusion.
• Recruit, train and coordinate volunteers for events.

Skills

Driver's license

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Creativity

Education

Cert IV Leisure & Health

Job description

Monday to Friday

Why Join Arcare?

• Supportive leadership and a positive workplace culture
• State-of-the-art facilities and beautiful working environment

• Supportive leadership and a positive workplace culture
• State-of-the-art facilities and beautiful working environment

About The Role

As the Lifestyle Coordinator, your key responsibilities revolve around creating and implementing lifestyle programs that enhance the quality of life and well‑being of our residents. This is essential in promoting social engagement, mental stimulation, and physical activity for the residents.

• Activity Planning: Develop and design a diverse range of lifestyle programs tailored to the residents' interests, abilities, and preferences
• Resident Assessment: Create and review Lifestyle Assessments to ensure needs‑based programming is occurring
• Program Implementation: Oversee the execution of planned activities and events. Ensure that the activities are well‑organized, safe, and inclusive, allowing all residents to participate to the maximum of their abilities
• Volunteer Coordination: Recruit, train, and coordinate volunteers who can assist with activities and events

You will be an effective communicator, working collaboratively with clinical team members to ensure residents are encouraged to actively participate in leisure activities of interest to them.

What We’re Looking For

• Cert IV Leisure & Health (essential)
• Australian Driver’s license
• Adaptability, creativity and passion for what you do!
• Exceptional communication skills and ability to foster a collaborative team culture
• Demonstrated experience in a comparable Lifestyle or Activities Coordinator role (essential)

About Arcare

As one of Australia’s leading aged care providers, Arcare operates over 60 residences across QLD, NSW, ACT, SA and VIC, supported by more than 10,000 team members. Our focus is simple — building meaningful relationships between residents, families, and staff, with our residents at the heart of everything we do.

Applicants must have Australian Working Rights and hold (or be willing to obtain) a NDIS Worker Screening Check.

Arcare is proud to celebrate diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.