Planned Activity Group Officer - Casual

Beechwood Health Service; Beechworth; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Beechworth Health Service is seeking an Activity Officer to work with the Club Connections Coordinator to deliver a meaningful, inclusive activities program that supports clients to maximise independence and wellbeing.

The role focuses on person-centred care, collaborative relationships with clients, families and carers, and partnerships with other service providers to tailor activities to individual goals and preferences.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Leisure and Lifestyle or equivalent preferred.
• Certificate III in Home Care/Aged Care
• NDIS worker screening check
• Prior experience with adults with cognitive impairment and their carers
• Previous experience with aged and/or disabled persons
• Previous experience using UNITI software.
• Food safety handling certificate.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Club Connections Coordinator to implement a meaningful and inclusive activities program for clients.
• Support clients to maximise independence, build capacity and wellbeing.
• Engage with clients’ families, carers, support workers and service providers to foster relationships.
• Create opportunities for activities reflecting clients’ interests, goals and support needs.

Skills

Cognitive impairment experience

Experience with aged/disabled persons

NDIS worker screening check

Food safety handling certificate

Education

Certificate IV in Leisure and Lifestyle or equivalent

Certificate III in Home Care/Aged Care

Tools

UNITI software

Job description

• A supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Full Salary packaging benefits available
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

About the Role:

The Activity Officer will work collaboratively with the Club Connections Coordinator to implement a meaningful and inclusive activities program that supports clients to maximise their independence, build capacity, maintain wellbeing and actively participate in decision-making about their lives.

The role will promote a holistic, person-centred approach and foster strong, collaborative relationships between clients, their families and carers, support workers and other service providers. The Activity Officer will contribute to creating opportunities for clients to engage in activities that reflect their individual interests, goals, abilities, preferences and support needs.

Selection Criteria:

• Certificate IV in Leisure and Lifestyle or equivalent preferred
• Minimum Certificate 111 in Home Care/Aged care
• NDIS worker screening check
• Prior experience with adults with cognitive impairment and their carers
• Previous experience with aged and/or disabled persons
• Previous experience using UNITI software.
• Food safety handling certificate.

Beechworth Health Service (BHS) is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and follows Equal Employment Opportunity Principles.We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI+ community and people with disability.

BHS is committed to its child safety and wellbeing obligations as defined under the Commission for Children and Young peoples’ standards (2021) and associated legislation (Child Wellbeing and Safety act 2005). BHS will affirm and uphold the Commission’s Child Safe Standards, and will promote a zero tolerance for child abuse.

BHS is committed to meeting its obligations under the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission and NDIS Commission to support the workforce to provide the care and services that upholds the relevant codes of conduct.

Employment conditions and remuneration are as prescribed in the relevant award (dependent upon qualification) and current Enterprise Agreement.

For more information please contact Elizabeth Ibrom on 03 5728 0***.

Applications Close: 24th November 2026 or earlier if suitable applicant found.