Lifestyle Coordinator - Barrabool

Bupa Aged Care; Geelong; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance discounts

Wellbeing program

Career development

Training opportunities

Induction & buddy

Job summary

Bupa Barrabool care home in southern Victoria invites applications for a Lifestyle Coordinator. You will lead a vibrant, resident-led lifestyle program that promotes connection, purpose and wellbeing, delivering 1:1 and group activities tailored to residents’ interests and goals.

You’ll mentor the Wellbeing Carer team, coordinate volunteers and events, and ensure accurate documentation, embedding Montessori-inspired engagement within the Dementia Support Community in a welcoming, inclusive home.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Leisure and Lifestyle required or equivalent.
• Experience in lifestyle, wellbeing or activities coordination in aged care or community care preferred.
• Strong planning, organisation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate a resident-led lifestyle calendar and events.
• Lead the Wellbeing Carer team to provide daily activities and hospitality-style support.
• Complete lifestyle assessments and contribute to care planning with accurate documentation.
• Coordinate community connections, volunteers and outings; manage newsletters and family communications.
• Maintain safe, compliant practices and support continuous improvement of the lifestyle program.

Skills

Wellbeing coordination

Event planning

Team leadership

Communication

Digital documentation

Education

Certificate IV in Leisure & Lifestyle

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Our Barrabool care home is a charming home set in a quiet location on the banks of the Barwon River in southern Victoria, 14kms from Geelong. It consists of 60 beds, with specialised dementia and respite care units. Our primary goal is placing our focus on the health, lifestyle and well-being of our residents. Discover more about our beautiful care home by clicking herehttps://www.bupaagedcare.com.au/aged-care-homes/bupa-barrabool

The Benefits

• Discounts on Health Insurance, Home, Contents and Landlord Insurance, Car Insurance, Travel Insurance, Pet Insurance
• VIVA Happier and Healthier - our employee wellbeing program. We’ve got your back. We support our people to be the best version of themselves, physically and mentally, so they can be the best support for our customers. If our customers deserve outstanding healthcare, then so do you.
• Career development; You’ll have a real say in shaping the future direction of the business and your own career because we believe that when you grow, Bupa grows.
• Access to leading training and professional development - supported by our quality education team and expert clinicians with a commitment to clinical excellence
• Comprehensive induction and buddy program - we set you up for success from the outset and ease you into your new role with support
• Be recognised and rewarded - Bupa Love Reward & Recognition Program ensures that the gratitude of our residents and their families is passed on to staff who deserve it

The opportunity

• As our Lifestyle Coordinator, you’ll lead the day-to-day delivery of a vibrant, resident-led lifestyle program that supports connection, purpose and wellbeing. You’ll create meaningful engagement across the home; 1:1 and in social groups tailored to residents’ interests, routines and goals.
• You’ll lead and support the Wellbeing Carer team, whose work includes both meaningful engagement and hospitality-style support that contributes to a welcoming dining and daily living experience. You’ll coordinate volunteers and community connections and help set the rhythm of each day - from activity spaces and special events to outings, newsletters and family communications. You’ll also complete lifestyle assessments and ensure required documentation is accurate and up to date.
• This role is a mix of strategic planning and hands‑on support. You’ll set direction for the lifestyle program, mentor and guide the Wellbeing Carer team, and step in to lead bigger events and activities that require your expertise. Day to day, you’ll also spend time with residents, supporting meaningful engagement and embedding evidence‑based approaches (including Montessori‑style engagement within the Dementia Support Community).

Duties

• Plan and coordinate a resident‑led lifestyle calendar and special events, working closely with the care home leadership team
• Create inclusive opportunities that recognise each resident’s values, identity, culture and spirituality, and support positive relationships with families and carers
• Lead and support the Wellbeing Carer team to deliver engaging daily experiences including 1:1 time and social group activities and hospitality‑style support
• Complete lifestyle assessments and contribute to care planning, ensuring resident goals, participation and outcomes are documented accurately and on time
• Coordinate community connections - including volunteers, entertainers and outings and support lifestyle communications (e.g., newsletters and social posts)
• Maintain safe, compliant practice - including infection control and WHS
• Complete regular activity evaluations and contribute to audits and continuous improvement to strengthen the lifestyle program

What will you bring?

• Certificate IV in Leisure and Lifestyle (or equivalent) is essential (degree‑level qualifications highly regarded)
• Proven experience in lifestyle, wellbeing or activities coordination (ideally within aged care or community care)
• Confidence supporting older people’s wellbeing, including residents living with dementia, and a genuine commitment to person‑first care
• Strong planning and judgement skills and the ability to organise a busy team calendar of daily activities, events, documentation and deadlines
• Warm, professional communication skills - able to build trust with residents, families, volunteers and the broader care team
• Understanding of resident rights, safety and quality standards, and the importance of accurate documentation
• Comfortable using digital systems to plan and complete required resident and program documentation.

Bupa cares about creating and sustaining a safe and inclusive workplace where our team members feel they belong regardless of gender identity (including how one chooses to express it), ethnicity, disability (physical, mental and/or sensory), sexual orientation, religion or life stage. We are committed to providing equal opportunities and fostering a workplace and environment that is free of discrimination, bullying and harassment. If you require any adjustments to participate in our recruitment process, please let us know at the time of your application.

*Eligibility criteria and conditions apply