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Job No: SALCLVC253608 • Location: Toowoomba • Employment Status: Full time • No. of Vacancies: 1 • Closing Date: 16 Oct 2025 AEST

Bring Creativity, Connection and Joy to Every Day

We are seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate Creative Lifestyle and Volunteer Coordinator to lead and deliver meaningful activity and volunteer programs at Salem Aged Care.

Location: Toowoomba - QLD
Employment Type: Full Time (Monday to Friday)
Remuneration: $38.18 - $38.74/hr + Super + Salary Packaging

Your Role – Creating Experiences That Matter

You will design, implement, and lead engaging lifestyle programs that foster joy, wellbeing, and a sense of belonging for our residents. Your leadership will also guide a dedicated team of Creative Lifestyle staff and volunteers who share a passion for enriching the lives of older residents.

As our Creative Lifestyle & Volunteer Coordinator, you will:

- Develop and implement engaging, person-centered programs tailored to residents’ creative and social interests.
- Build strong community connections, bringing in volunteers, artists, musicians, and cultural groups to enhance resident experiences.
- Lead and mentor a team of Lifestyle Facilitators and Volunteers, ensuring they are supported, valued, and engaged.
- Manage volunteer recruitment, training, and development, fostering a thriving and motivated volunteer community.
- Evaluate and refine programs, ensuring they align with residents’ interests and contribute to their overall wellbeing.

Your Strengths – What You’ll Bring to the Team

- Experience designing, facilitating, and evaluating engaging group activities and events.
- Exceptional leadership and communication skills to motivate volunteers and connect with residents.
- A passion for building community engagement and fostering meaningful experiences.
- A valid First Aid Certificate, NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (or Police Check as required), and Queensland Driver’s Licence.
- A formal qualification in Leisure & Lifestyle, Arts, Music, Drama, Dance Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or a related field.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

- Above Award Wages with a brand new EA
- Access to Salary Packaging – enjoy up to $15,990 of your salary tax-free
- Opportunities for skills and career growth—we support additional study with time off and some paid support. Move into other areas of care—diversional therapy, nursing or home and community care to name a few
- Employee Assistance Program, supplier discounts across health insurance and electricity and gas providers as well as appliances and holidays

Who We Are – A Legacy of Care & Connection

Lutheran Services is a not-for-profit organization with a proud 90-year history of providing exceptional care and support to communities across Queensland. With 11 residential aged care facilities, we are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for our residents while upholding our values of kindness, empowerment, integrity and innovation. Our services extend beyond aged care to include retirement living, home care, disability support, mental health, and family services, always placing the wellbeing of our residents and clients at the heart of everything we do.

Salem Aged Care in Toowoomba has been a cherished part of the local community since 1935, offering warmth and care in a beautifully refurbished, vintage-inspired setting just minutes from the town centre.

To Apply

For the role, please attach your resume and complete the application form. If requested, a copy of the position description may be provided.

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