Lifestyle Officer

Southern Cross Care NSW & ACT; Canberra; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Heart HQ discounts

Fitness Passport

Discounted private health insurance

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Southern Cross Care NSW & ACT - Campbell, ACT is seeking a Casual Leisure and Lifestyle Officer to assess, plan, implement and evaluate personalised programs for residents in partnership with the Lifestyle Coordinator.

Role involves delivering individual and group activities, supporting independence, and contributing to accreditation readiness while engaging residents in meaningful life experiences.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV Leisure and Health is essential.
• Experience in leisure and lifestyle service provision is required.
• Knowledge of best practice approaches in diversional therapy is desirable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver meaningful leisure and lifestyle programs aligned to residents needs and preferences.
• Undertake resident assessments and complete associated documentation.
• Design and implement individualised programs including one‑to‑one and group activities.
• Assist residents to maintain independence and participate in community activities.
• Monitor and evaluate programs and implement quality improvements.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Assessments

Care planning

Education

Certificate IV Leisure and Health

Diversional Therapy qualifications

Aged Care qualifications

Job description

Southern Cross Care NSW & ACT – Campbell ACT

We have a proud history of providing exceptional care that empowers older people to live life to the fullest. As a not-for-profit aged care provider, we reinvest in creating outstanding experiences for our clients while supporting and developing our frontline staff. When you join us, you’ll enjoy competitive pay, generous not-for-profit salary packaging benefits, and the support of a wonderful leadership team and colleagues who truly care.

Lifestyle Officer - Campbell, ACT - Casual

As a Leisure and Lifestyle Officer you will be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised leisure and recreational programs for our residents in conjunction with the Lifestyle Coordinator. These programs will consist of a range of one-to-one programs, small group and large group activities including events and specialised activities all driven by the needs, wants and desires of the residents.

What you’ll be doing

• This position will support the delivery of meaningful life programs to our residents to exercise their independence and choices to help maximize their quality of care.
• Undertake resident assessments and complete associated documentation.
• Design and facilitate the implementation of individualised leisure and lifestyle programs according to clients’ social, emotional, cultural, spiritual, physical and cognitive needs and abilities. This includes the provision of one-to-one activities, group activities and special events.
• Assist residents to achieve maximum independence, maintain friendships and participate in the community through planned group and individual leisure-based activities.
• Monitor and evaluate the program on a regular basis to ensure that it is meeting the needs of the residents, including suggestions on any improvements.
• Facilitate the outing/bus trip program and complete associated documentation.
• Actively seek feedback and suggestions from residents and use this to guide quality improvement.
• Support the Leisure and Lifestyle Department to meet accreditation requirements.
• Work as part of a team to deliver high quality engagement and purposeful living programs and opportunities.

Requirements

• Certificate IV Leisure and Health (Essential)
• Diversional Therapy qualifications and or Aged Care specific qualifications (Desirable)
• Experience in leisure and lifestyle service provisionKnowledge of best practice approaches within diversional therapy and leisure & lifestyle service provision
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to undertake leisure-based assessments and care planning with individual residents.
• Practical knowledge of the Aged Care Standards and the Accreditation process
• Demonstrated understanding of the relevant Laws, Acts, Regulations, Charters and Codes of Practice

Why you’ll love working with us

• Salary Packaging ($15,900), plus meal and entertainment benefit package to the value of $2,650
• Heart HQ – our Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) People Platform, packed with exclusive retail discounts and features to help you celebrate, connect, and succeed
• Fitness Passport – discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family, with full access to nominated gyms, pools, health and leisure centres across NSW & ACT
• Discounted private health insurance
• Wellbeing initiatives including Reward and Recognition Program, Employee Assistance Program
• Ongoing Training and Development
• LinkedIn Training – access to a digital library of over 6,000 courses for SCC's Senior Leaders and Support Office teams
• Referral Bonus Program

About Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT)

At SCC (NSW & ACT), people are at the heart of everything we do! We are a purpose‑led, not-for-profit organisation empowering older people to ‘live life to the full’. We have a passion for providing the best care with clinical excellence and offer person‑centred care services to meet individual needs and preferences in residential aged care, retirement living and in‑home care.

Join us at SCC (NSW & ACT), where your work is not just a job, but a journey filled with meaningful moments to make a tangible difference in the lives of those we support. Our commitment to your development is unwavering, and we work hard to ensure you are given ample opportunities to continually learn and grow.

SCC is an equal opportunity employer. Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, where employees feel valued and heard in a safe and respectful workplace, is a priority. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. We welcome people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island identity, as well as people of culturally diverse backgrounds, to apply.