Lifestyle Coordinator | Bateau Bay Bateau Bay, New South Wales

Bupa Dental; Central Coast; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance for you and family

Wellbeing program

Career development

Training and development

Induction and buddy program

Staff recognition program

Job summary

Bupa Bateau Bay in the Central Coast, NSW, invites a Lifestyle & Wellbeing Coordinator to lead a vibrant, resident-led program that supports connection, purpose and wellbeing.

You will mentor the Wellbeing Carer team, plan activities, coordinate volunteers and ensure documentation is accurate, including Montessori-style engagement for residents with dementia.

Join a supportive team dedicated to high-quality care and a welcoming, inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Leisure and Lifestyle is essential.
• Proven experience in lifestyle, wellbeing or activities coordination.
• Confidence supporting older people’s wellbeing, including residents living with dementia.
• Strong planning and judgement to organise a busy team calendar.
• Warm, professional communication to build trust with residents, families and staff.
• Accurate documentation and knowledge of resident rights and safety.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate a resident-led lifestyle calendar and events with care home leadership.
• Create inclusive opportunities recognizing identity, culture and spirituality.
• Lead and support Wellbeing Carer team delivering daily activities and hospitality-style support.
• Complete lifestyle assessments and contribute to care planning with documented goals.
• Coordinate community connections including volunteers and outings.
• Maintain safe, compliant practice including infection control and WHS.
• Evaluate activities and contribute to audits and program improvements.

Skills

Wellbeing coordination

Communication skills

Planning and organising

Dementia awareness

Team leadership

Documentation accuracy

Education

Certificate IV in Leisure and Lifestyle

Job description

The charming Bupa Bateau Bay is a modern care home set in a coastal suburb of the Central Coast, NSW. It is close to the local community with neighbouring shops, parks, church, schools and transport links nearby. It consists of 101 beds, with a variety of care units. Our primary goal is placing our focus on the health, lifestyle and well-being of our residents.

The Benefits

• Free select health insurance products for you and your immediate family up to $5500*
• 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 & Wellbeing 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.

Here at Bupa your wellbeing, identity, and personal story are respected and valued. We are committed to building diverse teams that are reflective of the communities we serve and fostering a fair and inclusive workplace free from discrimination, bullying and harassment. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ applicants and are dedicated to removing barriers to participation.

*Eligibility criteria and conditions apply