Wellness Assistant - Permanent part-time

Hillview Bunyip Aged Care; Bunyip; On-site; AUD 49,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Hillview Bunyip Aged Care invites applications for a Wellness Assistant on a permanent part-time basis in Bunyip, Victoria. The role supports person‑centred activities for residents, coordinating individual and group programs aligned with each resident’s story, culture and preferences.

You will work with the Wellness team seven days a week, collaborating with nursing and allied health staff, volunteers and community partners to promote wellbeing and connection.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Ageing/Leisure & Health is required or equivalent.
• Experience in aged care, health or community services.
• Current First Aid certificate.
• Current NDIS or Aged Care Worker Screening Check.
• A passion for person-centred care and a 7-day roster availability.
• Desirable: Certificate IV in Leisure & Health or Diversional Therapy.

Responsibilities

• Run individual and group activities shaped by residents’ preferences and culture.
• Design dementia-friendly programs to reduce distress and foster connection.
• Support residents with changed behaviours using non-medication approaches.
• Build social profiles and wellness assessments with residents and families.
• Help residents stay connected with family, friends, pets and community.
• Support volunteers and community partners and participate in quality improvement.

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) or Leisure & Health, or equivalent

Certificate IV in Leisure & Health or Diversional Therapy

Job description

Wellness Assistant - Permanent part-time

Bring joy, connection and meaning to every resident’s day

Hillview Bunyip Aged Care Inc. is a not‑for‑profit, community‑based aged care home in Bunyip, Victoria. We’re growing our Wellness team and need a warm, creative Wellness Assistant to help deliver person‑centred programs that celebrate each resident’s story, interests and culture.

About the role

You’ll report to our Wellness Coordinator and work alongside our nursing, care and allied health teams, plus our volunteers. We run programs seven days a week, so every day brings something new for our residents. You will:

Run individual and group activities shaped by each resident’s preferences, background and choices

Design and deliver dementia‑friendly programs that reduce distress and support connection

Help residents with changed behaviours using compassionate, non‑medication approaches

Build social profiles and wellness assessments with residents and their families

Help residents stay connected with family, friends, pets, community, culture and Country

Support our volunteers and community partners, such as local schools and cultural groups

Keep clear, accurate records and take part in team huddles and quality improvement

About you

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) or Leisure & Health, or equivalent

Experience in aged care, health or community services

Current First Aid certificate

Current NDIS or Aged Care Worker Screening Check

A real passion for person‑centred care, and the ability to work across a 7-day roster

Highly regarded:

Certificate IV in Leisure & Health or Diversional Therapy

Training in dementia care or support for changed behaviours

Training in cultural safety, trauma‑informed care or LGBTI+ inclusive practice

What we offer

$35.42–$37.78 per hour plus super and not‑for‑profit salary packaging and weekend penalty rates, depending on qualification and experience, under the GRACE Aged Care Victoria Enterprise Agreement 2025–2028

0.6 days part-time hours, negotiable to suit your work‑life balance

Training in dementia care, cultural safety, trauma‑informed care, rights‑based care and more

A supportive, close‑knit team that cares about doing the right thing for resident

Applications close Sunday 29 November at 23.00pm.

Hillview welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTI+ people, and people with disability.