Social Activities Coordinator - Camberwell Gables Care Community

Opal Healthcare; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Penalty rates for weekends and publicH

12% superannuation

Paid parental leave

Referral bonus AUD 5,000

Job summary

Opal HealthCare is seeking a Social Activities Coordinator for Camberwell Gables Care Community in Melbourne. You will design and run a calendar of events and outings that engage residents and foster social connections.

Collaborate with the Wellbeing Manager and care team to support wellbeing, while building relationships with volunteers and local groups. A passion for people and strong planning skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in designing and delivering engaging social activities.
• Ability to tailor programs to residents' interests and abilities.
• Strong communication and relationship-building with residents, families, and volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, and execute a diverse calendar of social events, activities, and bus outings.
• Work with residents to tailor activities to their interests.
• Create a vibrant community atmosphere for residents to connect and thrive.
• Collaborate with the Wellbeing Manager and care team to support wellbeing.
• Build relationships with volunteers and local community groups.

Skills

Event planning

Social activities

Community work

Creativity

Communication

People skills

Organisational skills

Empathy

Education

Event management qualification

Job description

Social Activities Coordinator - Camberwell Gables Care Community

\"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.