Recreation Officer

1 week ago

Avondale Heights, Victoria, Australia Wintringham Full time

Recreation Officer

Ron Conn - Avondale Heights

Part Time - Fixed Term
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Competitive rates: $26.46-$30.46
per hour (dependent on qualifications)
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Access to Salary Packaging benefits, EAP + discounts to leading retailers
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Work with a rapidly growing not for profit organisation committed to social justice
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Wintringham promotes ongoing training and professional excellence
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Wintringham will pay for & supply your training courses (First Aid, CPR etc.)
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12 months Fixed term

Who are we?


Wintringham is a Not for Profit organisation which provides aged care services to those who are financially disadvantaged, have previously been homeless or are at risk of becoming homeless.

Employing over 950 staff, Wintringham provides care and support services through residential facilities as well as community services, which assist an elderly person to retain their chosen lifestyles, habits and activities and to be as independent as they choose to be.


Your new role


Wintringham is seeking a Recreation Officer to work 6 hours on Saturday and Sunday each fortnight on a Part Time Fixed Term basis, ending 18/01/2024.

In this role you will assist the Recreation Co-ordinator to continually develop and facilitate individual recreational pursuits designed to meet the leisure needs of each client at Ron Conn Nursing.

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Your responsibilities and duties will include:
  • Ensuring clients individual recreation interests are established and facilitated.
  • Encouraging clients to maintain their community associations and contacts.
  • Promoting recreational opportunities available within the broader community.
  • Facilitating clients access to programs that will assist the maintenance of their independence.
  • Facilitating clients access to venues, events and recreational opportunities.
  • Assisting in the maintenance of accurate and relevant documentation is up to date and meets ACFI requirements.
  • Duties as directed by the Recreation Coordinator.
  • Current drivers licence (mandatory)
  • Recreation, Leisure and Lifestyle or equivalent qualifications (soontobe or recent graduates are encouraged to apply)
  • Ability and desire to work with clients with challenging and complex needs
  • Interest in social justice issues
  • Prior experience in Homelessness, Aged Care, Welfare, Disability, Allied Health or Community Care
  • Current First Aid Certificate 2
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This sounds great How do I apply?
For more information about the role, you can download a copy of the Position Description HERE.

Applications can be directed to Scott O'Hara and submitted via our website

Please upload your documents in PDF Format

Previous applicants need not apply


Applicants who have lived in a country other than Australia for a period longer than 12 months in the last 10 years may be required to undergo an International Police Check.


Applicants must be willing to undertake an influenza vaccination within the 2023 calendar year in order to be considered for this role.


  • Wintringham is committed to providing safe and inclusive environments and services._ _We celebrate differences in ability, age, culture, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexuality, spirituality and beliefs. Everyone has a right to feel welcome, respected and valued in a workplace free of discrimination and harassment._
  • The safety of all older people is paramount and we have zero tolerance for family violence including elder abuse._
  • Wintringham proudly acknowledges Australia's First Peoples as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of Country and pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging._
  • Diversity and inclusion makes our community and Wintringham stronger,_
- and contributes to helping us end homelessness for older people._

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