Events & Activities Coordinator

**Role overview**:
Do you love to build genuine connections, nurture belonging and enhance life? At Aveo, you can do just that and more. Join us and feel confident to embrace new challenges in our supportive culture. Bring your whole-self to work, grow as you learn new things and be rewarded through the joy of helping others. Together let's redefine retirement living for senior Australians.

**The Opportunity**

**Ocean View Retirement Living** (formerly known as Freedom Banora Point) is a vibrant community, set atop of Sexton Hill with glorious views of the Pacific Ocean. Reporting directly to the Community Manager, you will work both autonomously and collaboratively to coordinate daily events, activities and services for the amazing residents. In this fantastic community, you will motivate, engage and enable residents to participate in a wide range of experiences including physical, social and community-orientated activities every day.

**This is Full-time position, working Monday to Friday from 08.00-16.00**
**What we offer**:

- **$34.04/hr **+ relevant Aged Care Award entitlements including penalty rates, overtime and allowances + superannuation
- Paid Parental Leave and Purchased Annual Leave options
- Employee Referral Program and Employee Assistance Program
- Discounts to Health Insurance and Retail & Leisure partner providers
- Opportunities for further career progression
- Be part of a friendly and supportive team in a caring retirement living community
- Opportunity to take part in Aveo Learning & Development courses to develop your professional skills

**You will**
- Coordinate and deliver fun, inclusive and exciting events to our residents on a regular schedule
- Deliver a holistic activities program that promotes independence, learning new hobbies and enabling social connections
- Collaborate and engage with key stakeholders such as our Resident Committee, local businesses and Aveo staff to deliver programs that builds participation
- Create schedules for all new events and distribute newsletters highlighting upcoming events
- Be the welcoming face to all new residents in the community by ensuring they are engaged and supported in their transition to our community.
- Complete general ad-hoc duties including (but not limited to): conducting feedback surveys, attending staff meetings, participating in networking events and general administrative tasks

**What you will bring**
- A genuine interest in improving the lives of seniors (Wellness and Holistic background)
- Previous experience in coordinating programs, events or activities with a resident-centred approach
- Current Driving Licence (C Class drivers' licence) - you will drive our mini shuttle bus
- Certificate IV in Leisure & Health (highly desired or willing to obtain)
- Current COVID-19 Vaccinations (required)
- Current Police Check clearance (required, but we can complete for you)
- **Current First Aid & CPR Certificate (required or willing to obtain prior to commencement)**:

- **Be creative - we want someone to create FUN events or experience as a Lifestyle Activities Coordinator or Diversional Therapist in the aged care industry or in a comparable role**

**Who we are**
As a leader in retirement living, with 30 years' experience, Aveo provides the stability and confidence to try new things and keep innovating. Owned by Brookfield Asset Management, we're on an exciting journey of growth. Our in-house range of services is holistic, supporting our customers in their independence for as long as possible. This helps us deliver a seamless experience for our 12,000 residents across 80+ diverse communities nationwide. We're a dedicated group of over 1900 caring, friendly team members; united with our core values; Kindness, Care and Respect. Together we create thriving communities that help retired Australians be their best selves.

**What's next?**
- Aveo is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, with a focus on hiring great people regardless of their race, gender identity, nationality, ethnic origin, background, religion, age, or sexual orientation. _We treasure skills, expertise, and commitment. Our goal is to attract, develop, motivate, reward, and retain the best talent in the industry. Diversity is essential to our success; we are committed to building an inclusive workplace where all our people feel comfortable being their authentic selves, and embraced for who they are._

**Job ID**
- 30260

**Closes**
- 2pm, 22 Nov 2024

**Location**
- 2-4 Terranora Road, Banora Point, NSW, 2486

**Type**
- Full Time

**Category**
- Communities