Social Activities Coordinator

Opal Healthcare; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Penalty rates for weekends

12% superannuation

Paid parental leave

$5,000 referral bonuses

Job summary

Opal HealthCare in Melbourne is seeking a vibrant Social Activities Coordinator to design and deliver a calendar of engaging events for residents at Camberwell Gables Care Community. You will collaborate with the Wellbeing Manager and care team, tailor activities to residents' interests, and help foster a lively, connected community.

The role offers permanent full-time or part-time options, with penalty rates for weekends and public holidays, 12% superannuation, and a supportive, values-driven

Qualifications

• A passion for event planning, social activities, or community work (aged care experience a plus, but not essential).
• Creativity, infectious enthusiasm, and outstanding organisational skills.
• Exceptional communication skills and a genuine love for working with people.
• A proactive and empathetic nature with the ability to engage residents of all interests and abilities.
• A relevant qualification in event management, lifestyle, or community services is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, and execute a diverse calendar of engaging social events, activities, and bus outings.
• Work closely with residents to understand their interests and tailor activities to bring them joy.
• Create a vibrant community atmosphere where residents can connect, socialise, and thrive.
• Collaborate with the Wellbeing Manager and care team to ensure activities support residents' overall wellbeing.
• Build relationships with volunteers and local community groups to enhance our activity offerings.

Skills

Event planning

Creativity

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Empathy

Education

Qualification in event management / lifestyle / community services

Job description

"At Opal HealthCare, we know that companies don’t succeed, people do."
Our purpose is to bring joy to those we care for and our values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence reflect that CARE is at the heart of everything we do. Opal HealthCare is one of Australia’s leading aged care providers with over 145 Care Communities and over 23,000 team members nationwide.

About the Role:

We're looking for a vibrant and organisedSocial Activities Coordinator to create and deliver a captivating calendar of events and activities for our residents at Camberwell Gables Care Community.

What's on Offer:

• Employment Type:Permanent full-time or part-time
• Remuneration:Attractive hourly rate + superannuation
• Additional Benefits:Penalty rates for weekends and public holidays, 12% superannuation & paid parental leave

Why Choose Opal?

• Create joy every day — Design events and activities that truly make a differenc
• Career development— Access our Opal HealthCare Academy to grow your skills
  
• Creative freedom— Use your ideas to build a vibrant social calendar
  
• Supportive team— Join a values-led environment where you are valued
  
• Paid parental leave— Industry-leading policy for permanent team members
  
• $5,000 referral bonusesfor bringing a friend onboard

What You'll Do:

• Design, plan, and execute a diverse calendar of engaging social events, activities, and bus outings.
• Work closely with residents to understand their interests and tailor activities to bring them joy.
• Create a vibrant community atmosphere where residents can connect, socialise, and thrive.
• Collaborate with the Wellbeing Manager and care team to ensure activities support residents' overall wellbeing.
• Build relationships with volunteers and local community groups to enhance our activity offerings.

What You'll Need:

• A passion for event planning, social activities, or community work (aged care experience a plus, but not essential).
• Creativity, infectious enthusiasm, and outstanding organisational skills.
• Exceptional communication skills and a genuine love for working with people.
• A proactive and empathetic nature with the ability to engage residents of all interests and abilities.
• A relevant qualification in event management, lifestyle, or community services is desirable.
• Willingness to complete:
  • Pre-employment medical
  • Police check
  • NDIS Worker Screening Check

Bring Our Community to Life

If you are a people-person who loves to create joy and build community through unforgettable experiences, we would love to hear from you.