Lifestyle Coordinator - (Secondment)

Bolton Clarke; Northern Peninsula Area Regional; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous salary packaging

Private health insurance

Gym discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Excellent work/life balance

Job summary

Bolton Clarke Glendale Townsville is seeking a proactive Lifestyle Coordinator on a 3-month secondment to lead our Lifestyle team and deliver a person-centred program for residents. You will mentor staff, design engaging activities, and ensure wellbeing is central to daily life in the home, while coordinating volunteers and community links.

You will work alongside clinical staff to ensure plans are safe, compliant and aligned with resident needs, and you will manage the activities budget and

Qualifications

• Cert IV in Leisure & Lifestyle or Diversional Therapy (recognised by Bolton Clarke).
• Current First Aid Certificate.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to mentor and inspire a team.
• Understanding of aged care legislation and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Lifestyle team to deliver person-centred programs.
• Design and oversee meaningful activities for residents’ wellbeing.
• Mentor and motivate staff; ensure safety and compliance.
• Collaborate with clinical staff to align plans with resident needs.
• Oversee budget, resources and equipment for activities.
• Coordinate and recognise volunteers; build community links.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring a team

Relationship building

Independent & team work

Initiative & problem solving

Education

Cert IV in Leisure & Lifestyle or Diversional Therapy

Current First Aid Certificate

Job description

Bolton Clarke Group one of Australia's largest independent, not-for-profit providers of home care, retirement living and residential aged care, operating nationally and internationally. Bolton Clarke Residential group now has 88 Aged Care Homes across QLD, NSW, VIC, SA & WA, with the inclusion of the Allity, McKenzie & Acacia Living Group.

About The 3-month Secondment Role

We're looking for an enthusiastic and creative Lifestyle professional to lead our Lifestyle team and deliver a program that truly makes our aged care community come alive. If you're motivated by bringing joy, connection and purpose to older adults—and love leading people—this is the role for you. As our Lifestyle Coordinator, you'll design and oversee a person-centred Lifestyle program that reflects each resident's interests, abilities and cultural background. You'll mentor a passionate team, drive engaging activities, and ensure our Lifestyle program is a central part of daily life and wellbeing within the home. Your responsibilities will include:

• Build strong relationships with residents and families to develop meaningful, individualised Lifestyle Plans
• Create engaging activities that support emotional, social, cognitive, spiritual and physical wellbeing
• Lead, support and motivate the Lifestyle team to deliver high-quality programs
• Work closely with clinical and care staff to ensure plans are safe, appropriate and aligned with resident needs
• Ensure the program meets accreditation standards and organisational policies
• Manage the activities budget and ensure resources and equipment are well maintained
• Lead our volunteer program - recruiting, onboarding, coordinating and recognising volunteers
• Build strong community links to bring external engagement into the home

To be Successful

• Cert IV in Leisure & Lifestyle, Diversional Therapy or equivalent (recognised by Bolton Clarke)
• Current First Aid Certificate
• A passion for creating meaningful experiences that enhance resident wellbeing
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and inspire a team
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Understanding of aged care legislation and regulatory requirements
• Initiative and problem-solving skills to drive positive outcomes
• Complete a National Police Check and or a NDIS Workers Check (or willingness to obtain) prior to commencement

About this location

Located in Townsville, our Bolton Clarke Glendale facility is home to a close-knit community of residents. With comfortable, contemporary facilities and a committed team of clinical and care staff, Glendale is an exceptional aged care environment that tru

Why Work For Bolton Clarke

• Excellent work/life balance with shifts that suit your personal needs
• A caring team environment with strong clinical and allied health support
• Career progression and development opportunities
• Generous salary packaging and not-for-profit tax benefits - claim up to $18,550 tax free
• Private health insurance and gym discounts
• An Employee Assistance Program for staff and family

Our commitment to diversity

At Bolton Clarke we expect our staff to respect and value differences in age, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, intersex status and family or marital status. Appointment to this position and ongoing employment is subject to your commitment to supporting diversity and inclusion. If you have any further queries, please contact Kirby Heiler ([e-mail])