Recreational Engagement Coordinator

RSL LifeCare; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% Super

Salary packaging up to $15,900

Staff discounts

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Fitness Passport

Job summary

RSL LifeCare is seeking a Recreation and Engagement Coordinator in Penrith. You will lead holistic programs, coordinate events, and inform care plans through assessments, enriching residents’ lives with meaningful engagement.

The role emphasizes collaboration with care teams and partners to deliver person-centred services, under a not-for-profit framework, with competitive benefits and learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities.
• Strong digital skills and comfort with documentation.
• Understanding of ageing and dementia care and quality standards.
• Commitment to resident wellbeing and person-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Lead holistic Recreation and Engagement programs tailored to residents' needs and preferences.
• Coordinate all aspects of special events, including entertainment and logistics.
• Complete comprehensive assessments to inform each resident's care plan.
• Develop partnerships to support meaningful engagement and activities.
• Ensure programs promote choice, independence and meaningful engagement.
• Foster strong collaborations with team members to deliver high-quality care.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Digital literacy

Resident engagement

Aged care knowledge

Education

Certificate IV Leisure & Health

Certificate III/IV in Individual Support

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent Full -Time
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

At RSL LifeCare, our Residential Care teams make a meaningful difference in the lives of veterans and seniors by providing quality, compassionate care in our aged care homes. Join a purpose-driven organisation with a 100-year legacy of helping people live their best lives.

About the role:

As a Recreation and Engagement Coordinator at RSL LifeCare, every day you're empowered to make a meaningful difference to people's lives. Within our supportive work environment your skills and compassion are valued.

You will have the opportunity to:

• 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:

We are excited to hear from you about this role! We are looking out for:

• 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
• 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.