Recreational Engagement Coordinator

RSL LifeCare Limited; Penrith City Council; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% Super + tax benefits

Staff discounts (700+ stores)

Leave Loading 17.5%

Career opportunities across sites

Fitness Passport access

Job summary

RSL LifeCare Limited is seeking a Recreation and Engagement Lead to design and oversee holistic programs for residents in Penrith. You will coordinate events, perform comprehensive assessments, and drive community partnerships to enrich resident lives.

The role focuses on needs-based program delivery, collaboration with the care team, and upholding aged care standards in a not-for-profit setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or higher not required; relevant certificates and experience accepted.
• Experience planning and facilitating meaningful leisure, recreation and lifestyle programs for individuals and groups.
• Understanding of Aged Care Quality Standards and accreditation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and oversight of holistic Recreation and Engagement programs for residents.
• Coordinate all aspects of special events, including entertainment, catering, decorations and logistics.
• Complete comprehensive assessments to inform and update each resident’s integrated care plan.
• Develop and maintain community partnerships to support meaningful engagement.
• Ensure programs reflect residents’ needs and preferences, promoting choice and independence.
• Develop collaborative relationships with the care team to support high quality, person-centred care.

Skills

Leisure & Health planning

Program facilitation

Aged care knowledge

Digital documentation

Communication skills

Education

Certificate IV Leisure and Health

Certificate III/IV in Individual Support

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent Shifts: Monday to Friday (9am to 5pm) Location: Penrith Competitive Salary + 12% Super + Not-for-profit tax benefits - salary packaging of up to $15,900 per year

About the role

• Lead the development and oversight of holistic Recreation and Engagement programs that meet the diverse needs, preferences and aspirations of residents, as identified through assessment and ongoing consultation.
• Coordinate all aspects of special events, including entertainment, catering, decorations and related logistics.
• Complete comprehensive assessments, including life history, to inform and update each resident’s integrated care plan.
• Develop and maintain community partnerships that support meaningful engagement and enrich residents’ lives.
• Ensure programs reflect each resident’s needs and preferences, promoting choice, independence and meaningful engagement.
• Develop strong, collaborative relationships with team members to support high quality, person-centred care

Our benefits

• 12% Super + Not-for-profit tax benefits - salary packaging of up to $15,900 per year. This allows you to reduce your taxable income by receiving part of your salary as tax free benefits like super contributions, car leasing, and more.
• Staff discounts across 700 select retail stores through Maxxia Rewards
• Leave Loading - 17.5% pay top up on paid leave
• Career opportunities across Residential Care homes and Community Services
• Fitness Passport- Access a range of gyms, swimming pools, and health centres across Australia at discounted rates for you and your family with Fitness Passport.

About You

• Minimum of a Certificate IV Leisure and Health or Certificate III/IV in Individual Support with demonstrated experience in the leisure and health field
• Demonstrated experience in planning and facilitating meaningful leisure, recreation and lifestyle programs for individuals and groups
• Knowledge of best practice approaches within Recreational/Diversional therapy and aged care.
• Ability to undertake leisure-based assessments and care planning
• Practical understanding of Aged Care Quality Standards and accreditation requirements
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Strong digital skills with the ability to use technology to document programs accurately and to support program development
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with residents, families and the care team
• Understanding of ageing and dementia care, with a genuine commitment to resident wellbeing
• Australian work rights
• Mandatory clearances before starting Police Check or NDIS Worker Screening Check

Our commitment to diversity

We are proud to stand for our unique values: Do the Right Thing, Aim Higher, Care from the Heart, and Act as One team.

We welcome and encourage applications from people across our diverse community, especially from Veterans, current serving ADF personnel, their families and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.

We believe everyone has the right to feel safe, respected, valued and heard regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or disability.

Location RC Penrith RSL LifeCare is a leader in senior living, providing high quality retirement villages, aged care homes (nursing homes) and personal home care throughout NSW and the ACT. Proudly serving Australia for over 100 years, RSL LifeCare is a successful and growing not-for profit organisation which began as a haven for war veterans and today is open to all Australians.