Lifestyle Coordinator

RSL LifeCare; Tura Beach; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Not-for-profit benefits

Staff discounts

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Fitness Passport

Career opportunities

Job summary

RSL LifeCare in Tura Beach is seeking a Recreation and Engagement Coordinator to lead holistic programs and enrich residents' lives.

You will assess residents, plan activities, build partnerships, and ensure person-centred care within a supportive team. The role offers a competitive salary, 12% super, and not-for-profit tax benefits, with salary packaging up to $15,900 per year, and staff discounts across 700 stores.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV Leisure and Health or equivalent required.
• Experience planning leisure and lifestyle programs for individuals and groups.
• Ability to undertake leisure-based assessments and care planning.
• Knowledge of aged care standards and accreditation requirements.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and oversight of holistic recreation programs for residents.
• Coordinate special events with entertainment, catering and logistics.
• Complete assessments to inform and update residents' care plans.
• Develop partnerships to support meaningful resident engagement.
• Maintain person-centred programs reflecting residents' needs and preferences.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Digital skills

Assessment planning

Education

Certificate IV Leisure and Health

Certificate III/IV in Individual Support

Job description

Lifestyle Coordinator - Internally known as Recreation & Engagement Coordinator

Employment Type: Full -Time Monday to Friday

Location: Tura Beach

Competitive Salary + 12% Super + Not-for-profit tax benefits - salary packaging of up to $15,900 per year

At RSL LifeCare, our Residential Care teams make a meaningful difference in the lives of veterans and seniors by providing quality, compassionate care in our aged care homes.

Join a purpose-driven organisation with a 100-year legacy of helping people live their best lives.

About the role:

As a Recreation and Engagement Coordinator at RSL LifeCare, every day you're empowered to make a meaningful difference to people's lives. Within our supportive work environment your

skills and compassion are valued.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Lead the development and oversight of holistic Recreation and Engagement programs that meet the diverse needs, preferences and aspirations of residents, as identified through assessment and ongoing consultation.
• Coordinate all aspects of special events, including entertainment, catering, decorations and related logistics.
• Complete comprehensive assessments, including life history, to inform and update each resident's integrated care plan.
• Develop and maintain community partnerships that support meaningful engagement and enrich residents' lives.
• Ensure programs reflect each resident's needs and preferences, promoting choice, independence and meaningful engagement.
• Develop strong, collaborative relationships with team members to support highquality, person-centred care
• 12% Super + Not-for-profit tax benefits - salary packaging of up to $15,900 per year. This allows you to reduce your taxable income by receiving part of your salary as taxfree benefits like super contributions, car leasing, and more.
• Staff discounts across 700 select retail stores through Maxxia Rewards
• Leave Loading - 17.5% pay top up on paid leave
• Career opportunities across Residential Care homes and Community Services
• Fitness Passport- Access a range of gyms, swimming pools, and health centres across Australia at discounted rates for you and your family with Fitness Passport.

About You:

We are excited to hear from you about this role! We are looking out for:

• Minimum of a Certificate IV Leisure and Health or Certificate III/IV in Individual
• Support with demonstrated experience in the leisure and health field
• Demonstrated experience in planning and facilitating meaningful leisure, recreation and lifestyle programs for individuals and groups
• Knowledge of best practice approaches within Recreational/Diversional therapy and aged care.
• Ability to undertake leisure-based assessments and care planning
• Practical understanding of Aged Care Quality Standards and accreditation requirements
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Strong digital skills with the ability to use technology to document programs accurately and to support program development
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with residents, families and the care team
• Understanding of ageing and dementia care, with a genuine commitment to resident wellbeing
• Mandatory clearances before starting Police Check or NDIS Worker Screening Check

Our commitment to diversity:

We are proud to stand for our unique values: Do the Right Thing, Aim Higher, Care from the Heart, and Act as One team. We welcome and encourage applications from people across our diverse community, especially from Veterans, current serving ADF personnel, their families and Aboriginal and Torres Strait

Islander applicants. We believe everyone has the right to feel safe, respected, valued and heard regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or disability.