Lifestyle Coordinator

E4 People; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work influencing residents'

Full-time, Mon-Fri 9:00am–5:00pm

Salary up to $40.32 per hour + Super

Job summary

E4 People is assisting a large Retirement Living Village near Parramatta, NSW to recruit a Leisure & Lifestyle Coordinator. You will lead the lifestyle program, oversee activities, and ensure residents have access to meaningful experiences reflecting their interests and needs.

You will work autonomously within a supportive team, aligning programs with Aged Care Quality Standards and collaborating with the Village Manager and care staff to achieve positive resident outcomes.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Leisure & Health is required.
• Experience leading leisure and lifestyle programs in aged care.
• Ability to engage residents and families with empathy and organisation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate meaningful lifestyle programs for residents.
• Engage with residents to understand interests and needs.
• Build strong relationships with residents, families and care team.
• Ensure lifestyle documentation aligns with Aged Care Quality Standards.
• Support continuous improvement in lifestyle services and engagement.
• Collaborate with Village Manager and clinical team to support resident outcomes.

Skills

Leisure & lifestyle program

Resident engagement

Relationship building with residents

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Certificate IV in Leisure & Health

Job description

Details

Work Type

Permanent

Salary Range

$80,001 - $90,000

What's on Offer

Description

Leisure & Lifestyle Coordinator

A large, well-established Aged Care Provider, a short drive from Parramatta is seeking an experienced Leisure & Lifestyle professional to join a large Retirement Living Village. With more than 100 residents, the community has an established lifestyle program however there is always room for improvement! This is an opportunity to take ownership of the program while working closely with the Village Manager and wider care team.

If you are empathetic, organised and passionate about creating meaningful experiences for residents, this role offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference every day.

About the Role

As the Lifestyle Coordinator, you will lead the lifestyle program, oversee activities and ensure residents have access to meaningful activities that reflect their individual interests, needs and preferences.

This role combines professional independence, lifestyle program development, resident engagement and compliance within a well-run aged care environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate meaningful lifestyle programs for residents.
• Engage with residents to understand their interests, preferences and individual needs.
• Build strong relationships with residents, families and the wider care team.
• Ensure lifestyle documentation and programs align with the Aged Care Quality Standards.
• Support continuous improvement across lifestyle services and resident engagement.
• Collaborate with the Village Manager and clinical team to support positive resident outcomes.

About You

You are an empathetic, organised and resident-focused professional who genuinely enjoys creating meaningful experiences for older people.

You will also bring:

• Certificate IV in Leisure & Health.
• Previous experience in a Leisure & Lifestyle role within Aged Care.
• A sound understanding of the new Aged Care Quality Standards.
• Confidence working independently and taking initiative of your own work.
• A collaborative approach to working with residents, families and multidisciplinary teams.
• Availability to commence as soon as possible.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to join a large Retirement Living Village.
• Supportive and collaborative Village Manager.
• Positive culture with the Village running smoothly.
• Stable opportunity with a well-established not-for-profit provider.
• Meaningful work where you can directly influence residents' quality of life.
• Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm.
• Salary up to $40.32 per hour + Super, depending on experience.

About E4 People

E4 People has been a specialist healthcare recruitment partner since 2012. Over the past decade we have built deep relationships across aged care, allied health, and hospital settings throughout Australia. When you work with us, you get more than a single job opening. You get a recruiter who understands the sector, knows the leadership teams, and can talk honestly about culture, career pathways and where your skills will be valued.

What this looks like in practice

• A dedicated consultant who works with you on your career, not just this role.
• Honest market insight on salary, growth, and where the sector is moving.
• Discreet, professional handling at every stage. We do not share your details without permission.
• Ongoing support post placement, because the right fit matters longer than the offer date.

We are recruiting across permanent aged care leadership, clinical and customer-facing roles right now. Happy to talk options.