Lifestyle Officer

Hall & Prior Health & Aged Care Group; Australia; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Retail discounts

Job summary

Hall & Prior Health & Aged Care Group is seeking a Lifestyle Officer for our 87-bed Lyneham facility to deliver activity programmes and social activities for residents. This part-time role covers Saturdays and Sundays, 10am–3pm, with the possibility of extra shifts to cover leave. Immediate start on a parental leave contract until 28 February 2027.

Join a friendly, well-supported team committed to wellbeing and meaningful engagement for older people, with ongoing training and employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Lifestyle Officer in residential aged care.
• Proactive, autonomous, compassionate and able to build rapport with residents.
• Certificate IV in Leisure and Health is highly regarded.
• Working rights in Australia are essential.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check and flu vaccination, or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Deliver activity programs for residents.
• Accompany residents on outings and social events.
• Support mobility, nutrition and hydration of residents.
• Build strong, respectful relationships with residents, families and staff.
• Complete comprehensive progress notes reflecting residents’ care.

Skills

Lifestyle Officer experience

Excellent communication

Rapport with residents

Education

Certificate IV in Leisure and Health

Job description

Hall & Prior Health & Aged Care Group is a family-owned aged care provider operating 42 residential aged care homes, in-home support services and retirement living across WA, NSW, Qld and ACT. We believe that our commitment to providing high-quality care can make a real difference to the lives of our consumers and their families.

The exciting opportunity

• Parental leave contract – ASAP start until 28th February 2027
• Part-time role working Saturdays and Sundays from 10am – 3pm, with the opportunity to pick up extra shifts to cover leave
• Join the lifestyle team at our 87-bed aged care facility in Lyneham
• Deliver activity programs that cater to residents’ needs and preferences
• Accompany residents on outings enabling them to take part in social events
• Support residents with mobility, nutrition and hydration management, and meaningful activities that promote wellbeing
• Build strong, respectful relationships with residents, families, and staff
• Complete comprehensive progress notes that accurately reflect residents’ care

What makes this role fantastic

• Great job satisfaction - support independence, wellbeing, and meaningful engagement for older people
• Work in a well-staffed home and be part of a friendly, collaborative and supportive team
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Be appreciated - we know our staff are integral to achieving our vision and are committed to employee wellness
• Competitive hourly rate and access to retail discounts

About you

• Experience as a Lifestyle Officer in residential aged care
• Proactive, autonomous, compassionate, excellent communication skills, and able to build strong rapport with residents
• Certificate IV in Leisure and Health is highly regarded
• Working rights in Australia is essential (sponsorship will not be offered)
• NDIS Worker Screening Check and flu vaccination, or willingness to obtain

As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Compassionate people, dedicated to care.