Lifestyle Officer, Aged Care

• Build your career with Victoria’s largest regional health service
• Join a supportive, high-performing team making a real community impact
• Permanent part-time role | 48 hours per fortnight | five weeks leave(pro-rata) & salary packaging opportunity  

About the role 

To support the delivery of meaningful, resident-focused lifestyle and wellbeing activities and programs that reflects what residents want to do, reduce loneliness, and support ongoing participation in everyday community life both within and beyond the residential setting.

Key responsibilities 

• Design, coordinate and deliver diverse, innovative and individualised lifestyle and wellbeing activities that reflect residents' interests, preferences and abilities.
• Promote meaningful participation, reduce loneliness and boredom, and support residents to maintain social connections and engage in everyday community life.
• Support inclusive, culturally responsive and rights-based activities, including purposeful daily activities, community engagement and regular outings.
• Work collaboratively with staff and volunteers to enhance lifestyle programs, match volunteers to residents' interests, and maintain accurate resident profiles, assessments and care plans.

What we’re looking for 

• Certificate III in Aged Care (CHC30212); or, (ii) Certificate IV in Leisure and Health (CHC43415); or (iii) An equivalent qualification awarded by a registered training organisation, recognised by Barwon Health.
• Sound knowledge of the Australian Aged Care system and contemporary dementia care practices.
• Understanding of the Aged Care Quality Standards.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills.

Position Description  

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services. 

Barwon Health staff benefits 

• Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction 

• A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program 

• Extensive professional development opportunities 

• Attractive salary packaging benefits 

• Living expenses capped at $9,010 

• Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650 

For more information about working at Barwon Health, please click here 

Diversity and inclusion 

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community. 

Child safety 

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards 

Additional information 

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at peopleassist@barwonhealth.org.au 

All appointments are subject to: 

• Satisfactory Police Record Check 

• Immunisation Status Clearance 

• Working with Children Check (if applicable) 

To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.